Contact us to find out how to:

• optimize the solar resource at your site
• reduce your energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions
• set an example of responsible environmental stewardship for your local community

 Demand for photovoltaic (PV) energy (solar electricity) is accelerating as energy prices continue to rise, concerns about climate change grow, and as many states add solar power to their renewable/alternative energy portfolio standards.  With the cost of PV materials dropping and the value of carbon offsets and government incentives rising, the economics of solar energy are becoming increasingly competitive with traditional energy sources. 

Whether you have a commercial, industrial, or residential site, ARM Energy Solutions’ (AES) engineers can make solar energy production a reality by offering a comprehensive ‘one stop shop’ project design and management service; bringing together a team of expert professionals to ensure the successful and cost effective design, procurement, and installation of your PV energy system. 

•    Solar Energy Feasibility Studies Including:
    •    Project Funding Availability (Grants, Loans, Tax Credits)
    •    Solar Panel Technologies Evaluation
    •    Assessment of Annual Energy Production Potential and Associated Energy and Cost Savings
    •    Determination of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions and Environmental Equivalency Benefits
•    Economic and Financial Analysis
    •    ARM is able to prepare a preliminary financial analysis to assess the potential viability of a proposed solar energy project based on a variety of potential project development scenarios. For net metered projects, ARM will examine the economic viability of a solar system sized to offset the site’s electrical loads. ARM will then develop a unique cash flow model for a variety of financial scenarios for the site that will be used to compute NPV, IRR, return-on-equity, and payback period
•    Site Selection and Optimization
    •    Grid Connection Issues Interconnection Assessment
    •    Structural Integrity of Mounting Surfaces
    •    Ground Mounting Design Engineering
    •    Quantitative Shading Analysis
    •    Erosion and Sedimentation Control Considerations
•    Land Development Planning, Zoning Approval, Permitting
    •    ARM will evaluate local zoning ordinances, building codes, and other regulatory permitting requirements and complete the steps necessary to successfully permit the project
•    Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Contracts and Power Purchase Agreements
    •    On behalf of the client, ARM can assist in establishing an equitable REC contract to ensure that the project developer is maximizing the potential return on investment. ARM can also assist in establishing power purchase agreements with utilities or nearby large energy consumers to ensure the financial viability of there solar energy project
•    Electrical Infrastructure and Substation Design Engineering
    •    ARM and its strategic partner, Ener-Tech Associates (ETA), have the combined resources to design all of the electrical features of a solar energy project, including transformer design, switchgear design, and substation design for larger systems interconnecting to the grid.
•    Visual Simulations
    •    ARM will prepare AutoCAD drawings of sufficient detail to construct the project. ARM is also able to prepare photo-simulations and visual renderings of the project to assist in the promotion or permitting of the project
•    Construction Quality Assurance and Project Management
    •    Once the project moves into the design and construction phases, ARM has the resources and expertise to complete and manage the project construction using qualified contractors; guaranteeing quality assurance of all completed work