Photovoltaic Systems

• Site Investigation
  • Site visit to determine the best location and orientation of Solar Modules
  • Determination of potential shading issues due to the change of the sun’s path with the change of seasons
• System Sizing
  • Type and quantity of Solar Modules
  • Size and quantity of inverters
  • Associated AC and DC feeders
  • Accurate estimate of potential energy production using solar irradiance data available from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
  • Short circuit and available fault current analysis of DC system
• Cost Estimating
  • Reliable and current pricing of cutting edge technologies to provide customers with an accurate estimate of overall system costs
• Incentive Information
  • Information on Federal Rebates
  • Information on State incentives depending on where the system is to be installed
• System Integration
  • Design of interconnection with new or existing electrical services
  • Work with consulting engineers from mechanical and structural disciplines to design active or passive tracking devices and structurally sound mounting
• National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 Compliance
  • Article 690 – Solar Photovoltaic Systems
  • Article 250 – Grounding and Bonding
• Utility Company Coordination
  • Metering requirements – Net Metering
  • Verification of maximum size in kW allowed by local utilities
  • Utility incentives or rebates