Structural engineering
2.5% to 4% of construction value
Corvane EngineeringPage B6Yaba, Lagos
Section B · Energy and power
Energy and power
Substations, solar plants, mini-grids and the civil works around them, for utilities, developers and large energy users.
An aerial view of a solar farm. Example photo.
What we do
- Substation civil, structural and earthing design
- Solar plant layout and structures
- Mini-grid design and owner’s engineer services
- Power quality and energy audits
- Transmission line foundations and access roads
How it works
- AssessSite visit, load data and grid connection study.
- DesignLayouts, foundations and earthing with yield and loss estimates.
- ProcureSpecifications and tender evaluation for equipment and contractors.
- WitnessFactory and site tests, then performance checks after go-live.
From the project map
Recent work in energy
- Kano solar mini-grid clusterKano · 2025 · CompletedSix mini-grids totalling 3.4 megawatts with battery storage for market towns.
- Port Harcourt substationPort Harcourt, Rivers · 2024 · CompletedA 132/33 kV substation on reclaimed ground, with piled foundations and flood bunds.
- Ilorin hospital power upgradeIlorin, Kwara · 2026 · On siteHybrid solar, battery and generator supply to keep theatres and wards running.
Pictures from site
Questions from readers
Do you sell equipment?
No. We are independent, so we can recommend what suits you, not what we stock.
Can you be our owner’s engineer?
Yes. We review the contractor’s design and work on your behalf.
Also in Section B
Notice
Talk to a energy engineer.
A free first meeting and site visit within a week, then a written fee proposal.