Solar Power Generation

Today’s electricity networks are more complex and multi-dimensional than ever before. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, are playing a more significant role in power supplies around the world. They bring the promise of clean, sustainable energy to the grid… they also bring concerns of grid stability and management.

Solar energy is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world.  In this new, complex and rapidly growing sector, Barg provides customized solutions to meet your individual organization’s needs, whether for photovoltaic or concentrated solar power.  Barg  covers the full project lifecycle, from conception to operation and can guide and assist you through every step of your project.

Our  Services:

  Solar Energy Project design:

You can rely on Barg experience while navigating the details of solar installations.  Our team is ready to put their experience to work for you to extract the maximum value from the project through the engineering and construction process.  Our engineering team has demonstrated value engineering success in:

- Equipment Selection

- Site Layout Optimization

- Civil Design & Grading

- Foundation Design

- DC Collections

- MV AC Collections

Solar Energy Project Construction Management:

As detailed design and permitting wrap up the project moves into the physical implementation phase.  When construction begins it is critical to have someone with experience helping ensure your project comes in on schedule and under budget.  Our team at FTC Solar will help you manage the project all the way to acceptance testing and commissioning.  Typical services supplied in this stage of the project include:

 

- Schedule and performance tracking

- On-Site construction management

- On-Site logistics management from factory to site

- Issuance and compliance for all construction related permits

- High voltage expertise and coordination with utilities

- In-field engineering support

- Detailed communication and project status reporting

- Quality and safety audits

- Corrective action planning and coordination

- Commissioning and start-up

 

Solar Energy Project Operating and Maintenance:

Barg offers a full spectrum of services designed to fit a plant owner’s sourcing strategy, infrastructure and level of expertise in the solar industry.

OPERATIONS:

- Real-time plant monitoring and control

- Forecasting and scheduling (in select markets)

- Utility interface and compliance with regulatory authorities

- Reporting to investors

- Warranty administration and advocacy

- Maintenance coordination and communication

PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING

- Predictive maintenance enablement

- Continuous DC plant commissioning

- Data accuracy validation

- Weekly performance engineering reviews

- Monthly in-depth performance analysis report

- Web portal with maintenance recommendations

MAINTENANCE

- Module cleaning and vegetation abatement

- Grounds maintenance, pest control, water/waste, etc.

- End-to-end power plant maintenance (DC and AC)

- Safety focus (pending ISO 45001 accreditation)

- Spare parts, inventory, and supply chain management

- Maintenance scheduling with grid operators

- Development of plant-specific procedures

- Night-time scheduled maintenance for lowest production impact