Solar Feasibility Studies
What is a solar feasibility study?▾
A solar feasibility study is an engineering report that tells you, before you spend serious money, whether a solar or solar-plus-storage project on your specific site will technically work and financially pay off. It combines a site assessment, a preliminary energy model, an interconnection check, and a financial summary into a single go/no-go recommendation.
When do I need a feasibility study?▾
Before purchasing a property you plan to put solar on; before responding to an RFP as a developer or EPC; before allocating capital in your CapEx budget; before applying for incentives or financing; before signing a PPA.
How much does a feasibility study cost?▾
Pricing depends on system size, scope, and interconnection-review depth. A typical commercial or microgrid feasibility study runs less than 1% of the projected installed cost. Call 504-544-0774 for a fixed-price quote.
How long does it take?▾
Usually 2 to 4 weeks, driven mostly by utility response on the interconnection request. Site assessment, shading, energy modeling, and the financial summary turn around in under two weeks.
Design & Engineering
What's the difference between a Permit Set (IFP) and a Construction Set (IFC)?▾
A Permit Set (IFP) is the engineering documentation needed to obtain building, electrical, and interconnection permits. A Construction Set (IFC) is the final, fully detailed, PE-stamped drawing package the field crew builds from.
Do you handle structural engineering?▾
Yes. We produce structural engineering and roof-attachment details as part of the design package, including hurricane wind-loading on Gulf Coast projects.
Can you produce 3D designs?▾
Yes. 3D designs are part of our standard design & engineering deliverable on request, useful for owner approval and EPC bid clarification.
Owner's Representation & Third-Party Review
What does Owner's Representation include?▾
Contractor submittal review; RFI management; QAQC and thermal inspections; IV curve tracing; punch-list and closeout support; third-party / independent engineering review of other firms' work.
Do you review other engineering firms' work?▾
Yes. We provide third-party / independent engineering review of design packages produced by other firms, including drawings, calculations, energy models, and structural details.
About Solalt Engineering
Where is Solalt Engineering located?▾
Solalt Engineering is headquartered in Louisiana. Engineering deliverables are produced and sent electronically, and we travel for site visits anywhere they are needed.
Are you certified?▾
Yes. NABCEP PVIP certified, BBB Accredited, and AMICUS Solar Cooperative member. We are also certified design partners for Tesla, SPAN, FranklinWH, SMA, SolarEdge, and EG4.
How do I request a quote?▾
Call 504-544-0774, email engineering@solalt.com, or submit the contact form. Typical response time: within 1 business day.