Planning for the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure

Behind every kilowatt-hour generated from renewable energy sources lies a sophisticated interplay of engineering expertise, science and precision technology – whether on the high seas in stormy winds or deep underground. Quiet, often inconspicuous, but indispensable for the “energy transition”.

Planning and design services for:

• Offshore wind farms
• Hydropower plants
• Biogas facilities

Route and environmental planning, project management

For the planning of power transmission links, our engineers and specialist planners create detailed maps, analyse soil conditions, assess heat dissipation and cable protection systems, prepare technical reports and environmental impact assessments, and coordinate all the involved parties – from authorities to local residents.

Inros Lackner is working on the SuedLink, SuedOstLink, and SuedOstLink+ HVDC transmission link projects, providing various planning and project management services as part of a joint venture.

Planning for substations

They provide connection points for power cables of different voltages and facilitate the safe transport of electrical energy with minimal losses over long distances to consumers. Numerous factors must be considered during the planning process: approval procedures, environmental and nature conservation regulations, oil spill protection and fire-fighting water plans (especially to protect contamination of local nature), varying soil conditions and construction processes, as well as coordination with local authorities, grid operators and, where applicable, residents.

Example projects:

• Güstrow Substation
• Wolmirstedt Substation
• Lubmin Substation
• SuedLink Substation in Baden-Württemberg 

Planning for households, industry, transportation and commerce

The use of electricity is the final – and crucial – stage in the energy value chain. Every kilowatt-hour that is transported by power lines, transformed in substations and distributed via power networks fulfils its intended purpose when it is actually used. In households, it provides energy for heating, lighting and everyday digital applications. Data centres, the backbone of the digital economy, also require enormous amounts of electricity – continuously and at high power consumption rates.

Applications:

• Technical building systems
• Onshore power supply systems and charging parks
• Electromobility