Structures For Solar Energy
Foundation and Structural Specialists. Certified Installations.
We are Specialized in Structures and Foundations serving Contractors, Owners and Developers.
We are NOT Electrical Engineers or Contractors.
Solar and Renewable Energy Consulting and Installation Services:
Structural and Foundations Consulting
Hurricane Zone Conscious Designs
Roof Assembly and Structural Assessments
Certified Installations
Post Driving Tests of Lands
Post Driving Services
Post / Pile Testing
Roof Mounted Solar Panels
Wind Turbines Foundations
Utility Scale Solar Fields
Ground Mounted Solar Fields
Augered Cast In Place Foundations
Ballasted Ground Mounted or Roof Mounted
Request Complimentary Preliminary Evaluation
Our professional staff will get in touch with you and our Professional Engineer will to evaluate your case at no cost!
*(Puerto Rico only. Visits, Formal Assessments and Reports are not included)
Why a Structural and Foundation Specialist for your Renewable Energy Project?
Safety: A structural engineer ensures that the structure can support the weight and mechanical forces exerted by the renewable energy system.
Longevity: The investment in a renewable energy system is significant. Ensuring that the system will last for its intended lifespan without damaging the structure it's attached to is vital.
Cost Savings: Structural and foundation issues are expensive to fix if discovered after installation. A specialist can identify potential problems early in the process, saving time, money, and potential project delays.
Specialized Knowledge: Renewable energy projects often have unique structural and foundational requirements. For example, solar panels on roofs may affect drainage, and ground-mounted solar fields require a solid and cost effective foundation. Specialists have the necessary knowledge to handle these unique challenges.
Environmental Impact: A specialist can help mitigate the environmental impact of construction and operation. This is particularly important for renewable energy projects, which are often undertaken with environmental sustainability in mind.
Considerations for a Certified Roof Mounted or Ground Mounted Renewable Energy System
For Roof Mounted Systems:
Roofing System Penetrations Issues
Roofing System Integrity and Warranties
Roofing System Maintenance and Repairs
Impacts and Complications due to Insulation
Structural Capacity of the Roof
Existing Utilities on the Roof
Substrate or Concrete Condition
Anchor Testing
Anchor and Connectors Installation Quality Control
For Ground Mounted Systems
Cost of the Structural System per Power Output
Geological and Topographical Issues
Structural Efficiency of the Structural System
Steel Beams versus Light Gauge Steel
Ease and Speed of Installation (Cost)
Installation Flexibility and Tolerances
Post Testing
Steel Corrosion Issues
The Specialists Difference
Engineering Supervision
- Ethics and Values first
- Know What to Expect
Experience
- Thousands of piles structures and panels installed
Commitment
- Doing the right thing. Not cutting corners
- Reputation that precedes us
Safety and Quality
- Know and Implement Safety and Quality
