CASE STUDY02 / 07

Burnoye 2

BUILDING THE TEAMTHAT BUILT THE PLANT.

Training local contractor teams to execute and complete a 50 MW plant under demanding site conditions.

CAPACITY
50 MW
LOCATION
Kazakhstan
YEAR
2017
ROLE
Technical Supervisor
COMPANY
Metka EGN
TYPE
Utility-Scale Solar
Aerial view of the Burnoye 2 50 MW solar plant in Kazakhstan surrounded by farmland
Project photographAerial view of the Burnoye 2 50 MW solar plant in Kazakhstan surrounded by farmland

01 / Project

Burnoye 2 is a 50 MW utility-scale solar plant in Kazakhstan, executed under difficult site and weather conditions with construction relying heavily on local contractors.

02 / Challenge

Delivery depended on local contractor teams who first needed training in photovoltaic-specific construction methods, under demanding site and weather conditions.

03 / Responsibility

As Technical Supervisor, trained the local contractor teams in the required PV construction methods.

04 / Action

  • Provided technical supervision across the construction programme.
  • Coordinated field activities with the local contractor teams.
  • Trained local contractors and workforce in PV-specific construction methods.
  • Transferred the construction methods and requirements needed for the project.
  • Supported the teams through execution.

05 / Outcome

Local teams were trained and able to carry out the project construction.

06 / Capabilities

  • Technical Supervision
  • Workforce Training
  • Local Contractor Development
  • International Construction
  • Difficult Site Conditions
  • Knowledge Transfer