Our client: Voltalia
The brief and what we did: We were asked to conduct an ecosystem services assessment to support the development of the first large utility-scale PV plant in the Balkans and new overhead powerline. This assessment was part of a work programme designed to comply with IFC and EBRD requirements, which co-financed the project.
We used an interdisciplinary approach with a team of biodiversity and social scientists to undertake desk-based and field work to build upon the existing ESIA and livelihood assessment studies.
The outcome: The findings of the assessment supported recommendations to enhance household and stakeholder engagement, construction and rehabilitation planning and operational monitoring.