KE
Karlan EngineeringEstablished 2014
Engineering Excellence

Technical Capabilities
& Multidisciplinary Services

Providing comprehensive engineering solutions across East Africa, specialising in energy infrastructure, renewable energy and building services.

Transmission & DistributionSubstationsRenewable EnergyMEPTesting & Commissioning

Transmission, Distribution & Underground Networks

01

Design and construction support for dependable power delivery from grid interface to end user.

Scope

  • -HV, MV and LV line design and route assessment
  • -Overhead lines, pole erection and conductor stringing
  • -ABC networks and customer service connections
  • -Underground MV/LV cable systems and trench coordination

Delivery

  • -Utility and consultant coordination
  • -Material schedules and technical submittals
  • -Safe isolation, work planning and energisation support
  • -Testing, phasing, continuity and earthing verification

Substations, Switchyards & Smart-Grid Systems

02

Primary and secondary equipment installation with protection, control and SCADA integration.

Scope

  • -Power transformers
  • -HV/MV switchgear and RMUs
  • -AIS and GIS equipment
  • -Busbars, CTs, VTs and surge arresters

Delivery

  • -Cable terminations and joints
  • -Earthing and bonding systems
  • -Auxiliary AC/DC systems
  • -Control-room and equipment interfacing

Power Plants & Renewable Energy

03

Solar PV, battery storage, hybrid systems and grid integration from feasibility through commissioning.

Scope

  • -Solar PV design and mounting systems
  • -Battery energy-storage systems
  • -Inverter installation and integration
  • -DC/AC cabling and protection

Delivery

  • -Site assessment and feasibility studies
  • -Grid-tie interface and power-quality compliance
  • -Synchronisation and operational handover
  • -Performance monitoring and acceptance testing

Powerhouses & Standby Power

04

Generator sets, synchronisation, switchboards and auxiliary systems for critical power applications.

Scope

  • -Generator sets and synchronisation
  • -LV/MV switchboards and ATS panels
  • -Fuel and auxiliary systems
  • -Control panels and earthing

Delivery

  • -Load study and equipment sizing
  • -Installation and interconnection
  • -Commissioning and load-bank testing
  • -Operator training and handover documentation

Building MEP Services

05

Coordinated mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, hospitality and industrial buildings.

Scope

  • -LV distribution and switchboards
  • -Internal and external lighting
  • -Generator, UPS and solar integration
  • -Earthing and lightning protection

Delivery

  • -Design coordination and shop drawings
  • -Technical submittals and approvals
  • -Installation supervision and QA/QC
  • -Testing, balancing and commissioning

Testing & Commissioning

06

Cable, transformer, switchgear, protection, earthing and functional testing with handover records.

Scope

  • -Cable and insulation testing
  • -Transformer testing and commissioning
  • -Switchgear and protection-relay testing
  • -Earthing and bonding verification

Delivery

  • -Test plans and procedures
  • -Instrument calibration and certification
  • -Documentation and test records
  • -Defect rectification and re-testing

Engineering Studies

07

Feasibility studies, load analysis, technical specifications, BoQs, cost estimation and tender support.

Scope

  • -Feasibility studies and site assessments
  • -Load studies and equipment sizing
  • -Technical specifications and design reviews
  • -Bills of quantities and cost estimation

Delivery

  • -Client requirement analysis
  • -Regulatory and standards compliance
  • -Value engineering and optioneering
  • -Peer review and quality assurance

Project Management

08

Planning, procurement, supervision, QA/QC, HSE, reporting, stakeholder coordination and handover.

Scope

  • -Project planning and scheduling
  • -Procurement and supply-chain coordination
  • -Construction supervision and QA/QC
  • -HSE management and reporting

Delivery

  • -Progress reporting and dashboards
  • -Risk and issue management
  • -Contract and change-order administration
  • -Document control and handover packages
Our Process

Project Delivery Workflow

1

Requirements & Site Assessment

2

Engineering & Approvals

3

Procurement & Mobilisation

4

Construction & Installation

5

Testing & Commissioning

6

Handover & Support