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As your Independent Engineer or Owner’s Representative,
PV Pros ensures your projects are designed and installed correctly so they never appear on the Hall of Shame!
An independent and structured review of the drawings, specifications, & equipment will minimize your risk by uncovering deficiencies in project design and identifying difficulties that may arise during the construction and operational phases.
We conduct desktop reviews and on-site inspections to de-risk your solar and storage projects. Our engineers work alongside financiers and project teams to evaluate the entire asset lifecycle, helping you make sound investment decisions. Whether it’s a new project going through development & construction, or a system that has been in operation for years, we help you evaluate the asset’s value, strengths, and risks.
We have formal procedures to ensure the quality of an installation and uncover any issues affecting long- or short-term revenue generation of solar PV and energy storage systems. Inspections can occur during installation or at any point during the operation. Commissioning occurs at the end of construction, where we confirm your system is designed, installed, tested, and operating per the project specifications and owner’s expectations.
Accurate energy models are essential for financial modeling. If a conservative PVsyst underestimates the generation, the project loses value. If an aggressive PVsyst overestimates, the project is overvalued and you may have trouble servicing the debt. We have run thousands of performance models, as well as analysis on thousands of operational systems, so our modeling inputs are based on industry accepted standards and backed by real world data.
Missing Bell Ends
Conductors not protected from physical damage for a length we consider unacceptable.
Label type not suitable for the environment in which it’s installed.
Enclosure found with only one of 2 door latches secured.
Unsupported wiring hanging loose and supposed only by other conductors
Missing the module’s junction box cover
Repaired/replacement conductors need to be protected and not left on the ground.
Previous repair left unfinished.