Scope of Services
McCalmont Engineering provides design and engineering services to the solar PV industry. Our services include:
- System scope analysis and project development
- Optimal tilt, azimuth, and inter-row analysis
- Shade and solar resource assessment
- Projected power generation estimates
- AC grid-connection designs, stamped and signed by an on-staff Professional Engineer
- DC string and combiner box requirements and calculations
- Inverter-to-module match calculations
- Wire and conduit calculations based on Code requirements, voltage drop objectives, and site interconnect distances
- Single-line diagrams and detailed schematics
- Site plans including equipment placement (modules, inverters, trenches, conduits, disconnects, and interconnects)
- Site assessments, assuring that projects meet setback, truck access, and fire code requirements for the local jurisdiction
- Mounting design, including product racking selection and associated sizing and engineering
- In depth cost analysis based on our real world construction and installation experience
- Installation cost comparisons
- Efficiency studies
- Full permit package preparation and permit procurement
- Coordination/signoffs of required building inspections
- Detailed project plans and schedules
- Subcontractor coordination and staging
- Onsite construction management during project completion
- Market analysis
- Product marketing
- Distribution strategy and channel development
- Partner selection/coordination
- Financial policy development
- Product deployment plans
Licenses
- McCalmont Engineering is a licensed contractor in the State of California (lic. no. 941211) with C-10 electrical, C-46 solar, and B general contractor classifications.
- Zvi Gershony is a licensed Professional Engineer (electrical) in the State of California (lic. no. 18160).