Microgrid Feasibility Reports and Energy/Load analysis
Whether assessing the practicality of your project or applying for a grant, MZ Solar Consulting can complete your microgrid feasibility study to determine preliminary design, full financial models, construction hurdles, as well as provide preliminary drawings and an engineer’s estimate. Using Xendee optimization software, interval meter data, and electric bills, MZ Solar Consulting can create a comprehensive energy analysis, system architecture and system dispatch to meet your goals and performance requirements. Within this report will be a detailed multiyear financial model to assist in understanding cash flow, ROI, IRR and NPV. With this load and PV production analysis we can help advise on the best system design using market ready components as well as determine construction hurdles and design constraints. A comprehensive feasibility study is the foundation to a successful project. Having completed over 100 feasibility studies throughout the US, Alaska and Puerto Rico for remote tribal villages, community microgrids, resiliency hubs, water treatment facilities and large electrical consumers, MZ Solar Consulting has the well rounded experience to provide technical consulting services for your project as well as a detailed feasibility report that creates the perfect road map to implementation.
Project Management and Construction Management Services
MZ Solar Consulting works with entities, contractors and clients to provide construction management services for commercial photovoltaic, micro grid and electric vehicle infrastructure. We provide full end to end project management for entities from feasibility reports, to written RFPs, bid docs and division specifications, contractor selection, contractor coordination, construction management, commissioning, and close out. For contractors we provide full end to end project management from assistance in RFP response, to interviews, scheduling, permitting, construction management, subcontractor management, procurement, commissioning, and close out. If you are an entity or contractor that needs experienced and professional project management for a large or new project, MZ Solar Consulting will help.
PV + Storage and Microgrid Design
With 21 years of experience designing off grid and battery-based systems, MZ Solar Consulting can provide design services for your battery-based project. From feasibility reports and load analysis using Homer Grid or Xendee to full design and construction management services, MZ Solar Consulting has the ability to provide end-to-end services for your microgrid or resiliency project. We work closely with private and public entities and contractors to determine the best microgrid design to meet resiliency goals, financial goals, specific energy credits, or incentive/grant programs.
We also work with non-profits in microgrid design and construction management for international microgrid projects and small resiliency/battery-based projects for communities, schools, health clinics and clean water pumping stations.
EV Feasibility and Design
From Level 2 chargers for apartments and small electric vehicle fleets to bus chargers and Level 3 DC fast chargers, MZ Solar Consulting can complete your EV feasibility study and design your project’s EV infrastructure. If you are starting from scratch, we work with you to examine your EV charging needs by analyzing your fleet’s use and charging times, then complete a load study to determine your capacity. From this information we find the best solution by finding the chargers that are right for the project as well as complete a design that meets your budget.
If you are a contractor that has been awarded an EV infrastructure project, we can provide a full permit drawing set and provide construction management services to bring it to a successful completion.
PV Design
Whether you need an interconnection set to start a project, a single line diagram (SLD) for a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a full Issued For Construction (IFC) commercial PV set, MZ Solar Consulting is experienced and well suited for all your commercial PV design needs. In addition, MZ Solar Consulting also works with architects, engineers, contractors and owner entities to assist in design services during Schematic Design (SD) and Design Development (DD).
Commissioning Reports
Whether testing and commissioning as a third party for entities and owners on new commercial PV systems or testing and inspecting legacy systems, MZ Solar Consulting can complete a comprehensive IEC 62446 commissioning report. Commissioning reports offers an in-depth look at your system’s installation in terms of codes and standards, efficiency and production, and identifying any system issues. Through a rigid inspection process, we ensure that the entire system, from PV mounting brackets to system interconnection, is installed according to local, state, utility and federal codes and standards. System production, IV curve tracing, module voltage, and Meggar testing is completed to determine system efficiency and potential for grounding issues. Final processes include checking inverter set up, data acquisition system, O&M Manuals, and project close out. Make sure your project wraps up perfectly with a proper commissioning report from MZ Solar Consulting.
