SAEK provides independent review and assurance of electrical designs, protection schemes, and control systems for complex power and energy infrastructure projects. Our services are focused on reducing technical risk, improving system operability, and ensuring that electrical systems perform safely and reliably throughout their lifecycle.
Electrical design and protection decisions made during project development and execution have long-term implications for safety, reliability, maintainability, and cost. Inadequate coordination between design disciplines, poorly defined protection philosophies, or unclear control logic can lead to construction delays, commissioning challenges, and operational failures. SAEK supports clients by providing objective, expert review to identify and mitigate these risks early.
Our review approach is independent, structured, and risk-focused. We assess electrical designs not only for technical correctness and standards compliance, but also for constructability, operability, and long-term maintenance implications.
We work alongside developers, EPC contractors, asset owners, and investors to provide an additional layer of technical assurance. Reviews are tailored to the project stage, from early concept and FEED through to detailed design and commissioning readiness.
Our electrical design, protection, and control review services typically include the following:
Independent review of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical system designs, including system architecture, equipment selection, ratings, and configuration. Assessment focuses on technical adequacy, compliance with standards, and alignment with project requirements.
Detailed assessment of single line diagrams and system interfaces, including generation, grid, transformers, switchgear, and loads. Identification of design gaps, interface risks, and inconsistencies.
Review of protection philosophies, relay settings, and coordination studies to ensure selective and reliable fault clearance. Assessment of protection interfaces between customer installations and utility networks.
Assessment of control system architecture, interlocking schemes, and operational logic to ensure safe and predictable system behavior during normal operation, switching, and fault conditions.
Review of electrical and control interfaces between plant systems and external networks, including utility protection requirements, control responsibilities, and communication interfaces.
Systematic identification of technical risks, design omissions, and assumptions that could impact construction, commissioning, or long-term operation.
SAEK’s electrical design and protection review services are applied across a range of project types, including:
• Renewable and hybrid generation projects
• Industrial and commercial power systems
• Grid-connected and captive power installations
• Multi-contractor and complex infrastructure projects
• Project developers
• EPC contractors
• Asset owners and operators
• Infrastructure investors and lenders
Clients engaging SAEK for electrical design and protection review benefit from:
• Reduced construction and commissioning risk
• Improved system safety and reliability
• Enhanced operability and maintainability
• Independent technical assurance
• Early identification of design issues and interface risks
Typical deliverables include:
• Independent electrical design review reports
• Protection and control assessment documentation
• Mark-ups and commentary on design drawings
• Clear identification of risks, gaps, and recommendations
• Decision-ready technical reports for project stakeholders
• Independent and vendor-neutral
• Strong expertise in electrical power systems
• Practical understanding of construction and operation
• Senior-level technical review
• Experience supporting complex projects across African and other emerging markets.
