Review & Analysis of Rooftop Structure
On-site structural evaluations and analysis to confirm rooftop solar feasibility, racking compatibility, required modifications, and AHJ or third-party approval.
Design New Solar + Storage structures
Multiple cost-effective structural design options to support required loads, system size, and specified electrical equipment for solar and storage projects.
Electrical Equipment Foundation Design
Cost-effective foundation design options supporting PADs, skids, transformers, switchgear, and other ground-mounted equipment for solar and storage projects.
Comprehensive Structural Support
Cost-effective structural options for concrete pads and steel piles supporting required loads, system size, and specified electrical equipment for solar and storage projects.
Utility Pole Design
Detailed pole line structural plans showing poles, guy wires, anchors, and loading criteria to ensure safety, code compliance, and performance under extreme loading conditions.
Reinforcement Solutions For Unfeasible Structures
Structural reinforcement solutions that modify existing buildings to enable solar installations, addressing load constraints, code requirements, and third-party review.
DER Interconnection & IEEE 1547 - Steering Clear of Compliance Pitfalls
U.S. distributed energy resources (DER) capacity is expected to increase by 217 GW by 2028, according to a ...
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Understanding the Nuances of UL 3741: Rapid Shutdown Requirements for Rooftop Solar
Solar developers continue to search for ways to reduce system installation costs while maintaining a safe and reliable ...
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Roof-Mounted Solar: Structural and Waterproofing Considerations in C&I Applications
In the first part of this two-part article, I covered the roof membranes and roofing systems commonly used in ...
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Distributed Generation - C&I
Engineering for commercial and industrial solar and BESS projects, supporting permitting, utility coordination, and design from development through construction.
Transmission - Utility-Scale
Engineering for utility-scale solar + BESS projects, supporting interconnection, system studies, utility coordination, and design through development and execution.
Ground Mounts
Engineering services for utility-scale and commercial ground-mounted solar systems, addressing grading, foundations, interconnection, and constructability.
Rooftops
Engineering solutions for rooftop solar projects, including structural evaluation, electrical design, code compliance, and constructible permit sets.
Carports
Integrated engineering for solar carports, combining structural, civil, and electrical design to deliver durable, code-compliant parking solutions.
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Engineering services for standalone and solar-paired battery energy storage systems, including system sizing, electrical design, interconnection, and code compliance.
Microgrids & Repowering
Engineering support for microgrids and repowering projects, optimizing system upgrades, integrations, performance, and long-term asset value.
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The 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) introduces a wide range of updates that affect how solar PV systems are designed, installed, and inspected. While many revisions are editorial or structural, several changes have real..
Driven by grid stability & reliability needs and by the integration of renewables, Standalone BESS (battery energy storage systems) are moving from pilot to mainstream. But anyone who has tried to develop or engineer one, especially in dense, highly..
Interconnection queues are more congested than ever, and the path to approval is increasingly opaque. Developers are spending serious money on land control, studies, and legal work, only to hit delays when grid studies surface surprises late in the..
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In the public eye, there is hardly a conversation about utility-scale solar without addressing the fear of losing valuable farmland. Debates with community involvement tend to be polarized. Developers see open fields as ideal for solar, while..