Power

Mott MacDonald was appointed as lender’s technical advisor for the 6MW Korat 1 solar photovoltaic plant in Thailand. The power facility is the first of its kind in the country as well as the first to receive project financeWith over a century's experience Mott MacDonald has a reputation for excellence in power across the spectrum of fuel supply, generation, transmission and distribution.

We have in-depth experience in all technologies – gas, nuclear, oil and coal fired generation as well as hydroelectric power, wind energy, energy from biomass and waste, geothermal energy and other sources. Our transmission experience features direct current as well as alternating current and includes working at the highest voltages – at the same time we’re familiar with distribution systems in a wide variety of national contexts.

Production of electricity is often combined with heat for process, commercial or domestic use, and with water for desalination – all areas where we offer leading edge experience.

As developer’s engineer for Abu Dhabi’s first independent power and water station, Taweelah A2, our role ranged from conceptual design, performance models and specifications to engineering, site supervision and commissioningThe skills we bring include all aspects of technical studies, design, engineering and project management. We cover energy policy, environmental impact assessment and management, regulatory reform, planning, market modelling, technical modelling, price forecasting, corporate strategy, development of private sector power projects, financial modelling, risk analysis, due diligence and commercial issues.

Our customers include electricity utilities and governments, private sector developers, commercial and institutional lenders, power companies, industries, private equity houses, regulators, insurers and law firms.