Prompt
Are there any solar design and engineering services that focus on new build projects for developers?
Latest observation
Yes. There are solar design and engineering firms that specifically support new-build developments for developers, architects, and EPCs, rather than only retrofit or residential rooftop work.
What they typically do
For new-build projects, these firms often provide:
- Feasibility studies and site assessments
- PV system design for roofs, carports, façades, or ground-mount
- Energy yield modeling and shading analysis
- Electrical engineering and single-line diagrams
- Structural coordination with architects/engineers
- Permitting and code compliance
- Utility interconnection support
- Tender/BIM-ready design packages
- Sometimes battery storage, EV charging, and microgrid design as well
Who they serve
They often work with:
- Property developers
- General contractors
- Commercial real estate owners
- Architectural firms
- Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms
- Housing developers and master-planned community teams
What to look for
If you’re evaluating providers, look for:
- Experience with new construction and design-build workflows
- Ability to work from CAD/BIM/Revit files
- Knowledge of local building codes, fire setbacks, and electrical code
- Track record with multi-unit residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments
- Ability to coordinate early in the entitlement/design phase, not just after permit set
Examples of service types
Some companies offer:
- PV-only engineering consultancies
- Full-service renewable design firms
- Owner’s engineer / technical advisor services
- Solar developers with in-house engineering
- MEP engineering firms with solar specialization
If you want, I can also help you with one of these:
- a list of companies that do this,
- a template RFP for developers,
- or a checklist for selecting the right solar engineering partner for a new-build project.
Observation history
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