Solar and wind power continue to represent the most abundant and accessible renewable resources we have in North America.   Although harnessing this energy at a reasonable cost and efficiency has been challenging, recent advances in thin film and other solar technologies has helped significantly drive down the costs of commercial and utility scale solar systems.

This has created an environment where the use of solar, wind and other renewable resources are not only possible, but in many cases, the most cost-effective energy sources being considered.  Add in local, state, and federal tax credits – and the real cost for converting some or all of your energy needs to renewable energy sources can be dramatically less than all other options being considered.

At Plug Smart, we work directly with our large non-profit and commercial clients to develop large solar and wind projects from a greenfield concept all the way through to commercial operation.  We can provide your business with a no upfront-cost solution in the form of a power purchase agreement (PPA), or design and build a system for direct sale to you.

Our typical projects range between 500kw and 2MW in size requiring up to 320,000 sq. ft. of roof space or approximately 16 acres of land including both net metering and direct utility interconnect systems. Listed below are just a few ways our consultants can help you with your renewable energy projects:

• Developer Services – Perform all engineering analysis, coordinate activities with all third party providers, oversee construction and installation process, commission and test renewable system, provide ongoing operation and maintenance services.
• Site Services– Evaluate best renewable energy sites, assess environmental and regulatory impacts, and identify utility interconnection points.
• Construction Services – Oversee contractor proposals, construction scheduling, collection systems, substations, interconnect facilities, material procurement, and engineering analysis.
• Project Financing – Identify creative financing options involving power purchase agreements (PPAs), capital leases, Energy Special Improvement Districts, renewable energy credits (RECs), and government subsidies.
• Consulting Services – Conduct technical and financial feasibility studies, research government grants, and perform realistic energy production projections and financial modeling.
• Operation & Maintenance Services– Perform regularly scheduled maintenance, generate production and savings reports, conduct periodic site inspections, and deploy data monitoring and display systems.