Solar Energy Services

Quick Facts

  • Solar power's contribution could grow to 10% of the nation's power needs by 2025
  • 1,855 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) were installed in the U.S. in 2011, enough to power roughly 370,000 homes

Solar photovoltaic systems routinely provide a short term return on investment, with a lifetime of savings and benefits. Sovereign works to maximize the financial benefits of solar energy for our clients. We tailor solar projects to meet financial and sustainability goals.

Sovereign manages the economic considerations, permitting, engineering, design, construction management and installation of solar photovoltaic systems. Our support services for clients seeking solar PV system installations are:

Engineering

  • Feasibility studies
  • Shading studies
  • Roof replacement evaluations
  • Structural roof evaluations
  • PV system design
  • Development of plans and specifications
  • Production modeling
  • Fall protection and health and safety considerations
  • Site plan development
  • Environmental permitting
  • Permitting and approvals
  • Interconnection studies

Construction Management

  • Construction phase monitoring
  • Warranty and guarantee services
  • Lien management
  • Contract close out documentation

Owner Representation

  • Equipment procurement without mark-up
  • Preparation of request for proposals
  • Bid tabulation and recommendation
  • Stakeholders presentations

Financial Planning and Management

  • Preparation of documents for bank financing
  • Insurance underwriting support
  • Development of funding approaches for not-for-profits
  • Pro-forma preparation
  • Preparation of grant and rebate applications
  • Cost tracking
  • Guidance on utility tariff structures, grants, rebates, tax credits, SREC, feed in tariffs, and real property tax issues

Operation & Maintenance

  • Internet-based real time remote monitoring
  • O&M plan preparation
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Performance reporting/evaluation
  • Parts replacement and repair

Through our strategic partnership with Integrity Energy, LLC, Sovereign can secure financing and renewable energy credits for solar energy projects.