HMS supports leading solar developers, financiers, and builders with trusted engineering and advisory expertise—providing advanced consultancy services to efficiently plan, design, and deliver high-performance solar energy projects from concept to completion.
- Design robust steel substructures tailored to project wind, snow, and seismic loads
- Optimize mounting layouts for various terrains and foundation types
- Perform structural analysis and finite element modeling for performance and cost-efficiency
- Integrate civil and geotechnical inputs to ensure reliable long-term performance
- Coordinate closely with fabricators to ensure manufacturability and minimize material waste
- Site assessment: topography, soil conditions, and access
- Preliminary structural concept and layout
- Load analysis (wind, snow, seismic)
- Foundation suitability and anchoring options
- Cost estimation and material optimization
- Assessment of constructability and logistics
- Evaluation of permitting and regulatory constraints
- Detailed structural design compliant with local codes and load conditions
- System layout optimization for maximum energy yield and material efficiency
- Foundation and anchoring design based on geotechnical data
- Bill of materials and fabrication-ready drawings
- 3D modeling and finite element analysis (FEA) for critical components
- Coordination with civil, electrical, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration
- Technical review of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications
- Oversight of structural system selection and foundation design
- Verification of compliance with codes, standards, and performance criteria
- Support during procurement, tender evaluation, and contract negotiations
- Construction monitoring, QA/QC checks, and milestone inspections
- Risk assessment, design optimization, and value engineering
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