ISASTUR considers basic and detailed engineering to be a fundamental pillar of its strategy, carrying it out both for its own projects and for third parties. Its origins date back to the engineering departments of ISASTUR (founded in 1978), ISOTRON, and PROCINSA, whose activities have focused primarily on low- and high-voltage electrical systems, instrumentation and control, industrial automation, and renewable energy generation facilities (wind farms, solar farms, etc.).
Among its main areas of expertise are:
- Power generation plants: development of basic projects for permitting and engineering of both conventional and renewable power plants.
- High and very high voltage: design of outdoor and indoor (GIS) transformer substations and power lines up to 800 kV.
- Medium and low voltage: design of substations and distribution networks up to 36 kV, as well as low-voltage switchgear and panels, lighting, and power outlets.
- Instrumentation, automation, and control: definition of control architectures, interconnection of signals and instruments, and development of control software.
The scope of engineering services ranges from basic engineering to detailed construction engineering and the preparation of as-built drawings, including:
Basic engineering
- Technical and economic feasibility of the project.
- Client requirements.
- Implementation.
- Legalization projects.
- Management of administrative permits.
- Technical specifications for services and supplies.
- Bidding documents.
Detailed engineering
- Civil engineering: earthworks, drainage, foundations, roads, site development, buildings, etc.
- Electrical engineering: single-line diagrams, sizing and specification of electrical equipment and switchgear, auxiliary systems, etc.
- Mechanical engineering: calculation and design of metal structures, supports, equipment, etc.
- Control and Protection Engineering
- Communications Engineering
Technical Support
As an extension of these capabilities, ISASTUR offers technical support throughout all phases of the life cycle of renewable energy projects, as well as for substations and power lines. This ranges from feasibility studies and administrative procedures to consulting on project acquisition processes. To this end, the company employs specialists who ensure the comprehensive execution of each phase, from design to commissioning, including operational management during the operation and maintenance stage.
The main services ISASTUR offers its clients are:
- Opportunity development and identification.
- Administrative procedures and comprehensive management of permits and licenses.
- Identification, selection, and characterization of sites.
- Installation of meteorological towers and monitoring of the measurement campaign.
- Wind resource assessment and wind farm design.
- Solar resource assessment. Characterization of solar radiation at a specific site for any type of installation.
- Technical assistance in contract negotiations.
- Electrical calculations for the sizing and commissioning of installations on distribution and transmission grids.
- Technical and economic feasibility studies.
- Economic and financial modeling of projects.
- Preparation of technical due diligence reports for developers or financial institutions.
- Preparation of expert reports.
- Technical assistance in the installation and commissioning of facilities.
- Construction management.
- Updating documentation for a construction project or an existing facility.