PV CONSTRUCTION · UGANDA & AFRICA

Full-scope solar construction from foundations to commissioning.

Santana Solar brings together permanent capacity in Uganda and the utility-scale delivery experience developed through Baytex East Africa.

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Utility-scale photovoltaic solar plant under construction in Africa

ONE TEAM · COMPLETE DELIVERY

Civil, mechanical and electrical works.

We can support developers, EPC contractors, manufacturers and asset owners across the complete PV construction cycle. Our approach combines architectural and construction management, trained site teams, specialist equipment, quality control and practical commissioning experience.

Scope can be delivered as a complete package or divided into work packages according to the client’s contract strategy and programme.

FULL SCOPE OF WORKS

From site mobilisation to handover.

Civil works

Site mobilisation and setting out
Access roads and platform preparation
Drainage and erosion control
Pile foundations and concrete foundations
Inverter, transformer and equipment bases
Cable trenches, crossings and reinstatement
Fencing and ancillary civil infrastructure

Mechanical works

Pile driving and foundation installation
Pull-out testing and verification
Fixed-tilt and tracker structure assembly
Torque control and quality inspections
Module handling and installation
Tracker alignment, adjustment and commissioning support
Snagging, rectification and mechanical completion

Electrical works

DC string cabling and connector installation
LV and MV cable infrastructure support
Earthing and bonding
Combiner, inverter and transformer connections
Electrical protection and cable management
Testing, troubleshooting and commissioning
As-built records and handover support

Project delivery

Construction and project management
Programme and resource planning
HSE implementation and supervision
QA/QC documentation and inspections
Subcontractor and logistics coordination
Progress measurement and reporting
Client, EPC and manufacturer coordination

REAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Built in the field.

Utility-scale piling, mechanical installation, module works, electrical completion and project coordination undertaken by our teams.

Large completed photovoltaic arrays in Africa — Utility-scale photovoltaic installation

Specialist solar pile-driving machine and installation crew — Driven-pile foundations

PV structure components handled on a solar construction site — Mechanical structures and logistics

Rows of photovoltaic modules installed on a solar plant — Module installation and inspection

Electrical technicians commissioning photovoltaic equipment — Electrical testing and commissioning

Aerial overview of civil and mechanical solar works — Civil and mechanical progress

Large solar project under construction viewed by drone — Site planning and project coordination

SELECTED AFRICAN EXPERIENCE

Major solar projects delivered through Baytex East Africa and associated teams.

≈100 MW

Eldosol & Radiant

Kenya

≈20 MW

Bamburi Cement

Mombasa & Nairobi

20 MWac

Ituka Solar

Uganda

≈18 MW

Kibali Gold Mine

DR Congo

14.7 MW

Blanket Gold Mine

Zimbabwe

Commissioning

Bolobedu Solar

South Africa

Testing

Sadiola Solar

Mali

The projects above reflect experience delivered through Baytex East Africa, Santana-related companies and associated contracting teams. The exact contracted scope varied by project.

Ugandan presence for regional delivery

With Santana Solar and Santana Construction established in Uganda, we can support local mobilisation, workforce management, civil construction, mechanical and electrical installation, testing and technical coordination. Our Mbiko/Jinja base provides a permanent point of contact for equipment, engineering and after-sales support.

Who we work with

Developers & owners

Constructability input, site execution and completion support.

EPC contractors

Defined civil, mechanical, electrical or full-scope work packages.

Manufacturers

Tracker installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and technical field support.

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