Building Services

Tesla CE provides specialist engineering and consulting solutions across the built environment. Our services are structured to cover the full project lifecycle from concept and feasibility through to design, implementation, and optimisation.

Power & Lighting Design

  • LV and MV reticulation systems.
  • Energy-efficient lighting layouts with lux compliance.
  • Smart controls: occupancy/daylight sensors, automated dimming.
  • Emergency and escape lighting to SANS 10142-1 standards.

Standby Power Generation

  • Generator sizing based on load analysis and critical supply requirements.
  • Design and integration of diesel/gas standby systems with ATS and synchronisation.
  • Resilience planning for data centres, hospitals, retail, and industrial facilities.
  • Hybridization with PV and storage systems for extended autonomy. Generator sizing based on load analysis and critical supply requirements.

Earthing & Lightning Protection

  • Design and verification of earthing networks for personnel/equipment safety.
  • Lightning protection system design (LPS) in line with SANS 10313 / IEC standards.
  • Surge protection and transient voltage suppression strategies.
  • Site inspections and compliance certification.

PV System Design

  • Feasibility studies and yield modelling for rooftop and ground-mounted PV.
  • Grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid PV system design with BESS integration.
  • Financial modelling (LCOE, ROI, IRR) to support investment decisions.
  • Optimization for maximum energy savings and tariff offset.

Energy Assessments

  • Comprehensive audits of building energy performance and consumption patterns.
  • Tariff analysis, load profiling, and demand-side management opportunities.
  • Life-cycle costing, payback modelling, and carbon footprint reduction strategies.
  • Alignment with Resource `efficiency, Eskom DSM, SANEDI, and green building requirements.

Feasibility Studies

  • Pre-investment studies evaluating technical, economic, and regulatory viability.
  • Load growth projections, grid capacity studies, and site suitability assessments.
  • Comparative options analysis (renewables, backup, hybrid solutions).
  • Risk registers with mitigation strategies to support informed decision-making.

Technical Advisory

  • Independent engineering advisory for developers, landlords, and facility owners.
  • Review of contractor submissions, equipment specifications, and shop drawings.
  • Value-engineering and optimization of design concepts.
  • Technical due diligence for acquisitions, upgrades, and compliance audits.

HVAC System Design

  • Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system design tailored to occupancy and use.
  • Thermal load calculations, system sizing, and duct layout optimisation.
  • Compliance with ASHRAE standards and South African building codes.
  • Efficient solutions: chilled water, VRV/VRF, heat pumps, and demand-controlled ventilation.