Having implemented over $2 billion of energy projects, many of them solar power generation systems, NV5 understands all technical and financial aspects and can minimize your risk and guide you through all stages of a solar energy project. Our typical services begin with a feasibility study and are followed by RFP issuance and evaluation, construction oversight, commissioning, and asset management. We can ensure that risks are minimized, vendor bids meet specs and are fairly evaluated, and that the finished system operates as expected.
Feasibility and Planning
Financing a major energy project is complex, with a wide range of incentives, grants, and third-party financing options to consider. NV5 works with clients to evaluate the options that best fit the client’s needs. We perform detailed tariff and energy modeling to determine optimal project sizing and identify funding mechanisms available to help clients determine how to proceed with their energy projects.
- Desktop Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Microgrid Feasibility Review
- Investment-Grade Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Microgrid Feasibility Study
Procurement Management
NV5 creates Request for Proposals (RFPs) tailored to your procurement requirements and runs a competitive procurement process. We perform detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of top proposals and present the results to the clients to ensure that you select the best contractor for your specific needs.
- RFP Preparation
- Procurement Management
- Proposal Evaluation
- Vendor Selection
- Contracting Support
Implementation and Commissioning Support
NV5 provides client support throughout the construction and commissioning phases of projects for design build and design bid build projects. Our experienced managers support your Construction Manager in the evaluation and approval of design changes, change orders, and contractors’ work. Our experience ensures contractual obligations, utility requirements, and industry standards are applied to every project.
- Full System Design
- Design Review and Assistance
- Permitting and Interconnection Management
- Technical Construction Support
- Commissioning Verification and Project Closeout
Asset Management
Asset Management is designed to identify long term performance issues, confirm Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Provider performance to contract, quantify financial savings, and optimize utility tariffs.
- Solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Microgrid Asset Management
- Solar Site Inspection and Performance Assessment
- Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Buyout Analysis
- Renewable Energy Credits (REC) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Management
- Building Analytics/MBCx
Financial Analysis & PPA Buyout Analysis
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) enables a user of electricity to procure solar-generated electricity while avoiding the initial capital cost. These agreements typically have early buy-out provisions before the end of term that may provide more savings than continuing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). If you’re a customer considering a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) buyout, NV5 can provide the independent expertise to help manage risk and maximize the lifetime savings of your project.
- Financial Analysis of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) buyout options
- Pre-buyout Array Inspections
- Negotiation of Buyout Price
- O&M RFP
