Projects

RE Barren Ridge, Kern County, CA

Energy modeling and complete engineering

Blymyer Engineers provided the structural and electrical engineering package, calculations, and analysis for this single-axis tracking plant located in Kern County, California.

AL Solar A Project

Chambers County, AL, 2017

Single-Axis Tracking. Provided electrical, utility, structural engineering as well as complete and detailed design of 115-34.5kv substation.

Springbok I and II Solar Plants

Kern County, CA, COD 2016

Provided electrical and structural engineering for two plants on adjacent sites sharing the same substation. Designed to withstand high winds and flood conditions.

Aerial photo of a solar farm

Red Hills Solar Power Plant

Parowan, UT 2015

Single-axis tracking system on a challenging site. Designed and engineered to withstand a high snow load. Interconnected to Rocky Mountain Power.

Aerial photo of a large scale solar farm in agricultural land

McKenzie Power Plant

Galt, CA 2013

Utility scale plant located on 230 acres of agricultural land. Part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s Feed-in Tariff program.

Aerial photo of a solar farm in the desert

Mayfair (TA High Desert) Power Plant

Lancaster, CA 2013

Single-axis tracking system located on 218 acres of agricultural land in rural Los Angeles County. Consists of more than 89,000 photovoltaic panels and 40 inverters, all delivering power to the California grid. Acquired by NRG Energy, Inc.

Aerial photo of a solar farm in the desert

Kansas South Power Plant

Kings County, CA 2013

Ground-mount, single-axis solar photovoltaic facility located on 203 acres of agricultural land in Kings County, California. Comprised of more than 113,000 PV panels. Acquired by NRG Energy, Inc.

Aerial photo of a solar farm

Kalaeloa

Kalaeloa, HI 2013

Provided complete design and structural and electrical engineering for this ground‐mounted, fixed‐tilt, utility-scale system. At the time, the largest PV system in Hawaii.

Aerial photo of a solar farm on green hills

Dillard Power Plant

Sloughhouse, CA 2010

Topographically challenging site on 90 acres of agricultural land in Sacramento County. Includes single-axis trackers and a ground-mounted, fixed-tilt array. The plant was designed for Recurrent Energy and later acquired by Google.

Close up photo of solar panels in the desert

Utility-scale solar site

Tuticorin, India 2012

Provided electrical and structural engineering for a fixed-tilt array designed to accommodate local construction practices

Close up of a solar/pv panel against blue sky

Broadway Mall plaza

Walnut Creek, CA, 2016 

Roof Mount, Canopy Mount.
Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Support.

City of Salinas

6 sites, 8 systems, City of Solinas CA, 2015 

Canopy Mount. Ground Mount. Electrical Engineering and Project Management. (photo credit: Solar Industry Magazine)

Qatar Science & Technology Park

Doha, Qatar 2013 

Solar modules are supported by custom-made canopies designed to blend with the surrounding architecture.

Walmart

7 locations in Central California, 2012

Rooftop solar systems at seven different Walmart stores in Central California.

U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital

3 locations in Florida and California, 2011-12

Canopy-design solar systems for three separate U.S. Veterans Administration offices in Tampa, FL, and Martinez and Los Angeles, CA.

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA 2010

Provided layout, electrical and structural engineering, construction management, and permitting assistance for seven building projects utilizing various rooftop systems including custom canopies.

Berryessa Union School District

16 campuses, San Jose, CA 2016

Engineer of record, solar canopy. Canopy Mount. DSA services, EOR, Fire, Access, Electrical Engineering.

Lancaster Unified School District

23 schools, Lancaster, CA 2011

Provided site assessments, feasibility studies, general arrangements, and structural and electrical designs for PV systems at 23 schools, mounted primarily on carport and canopy structures. Permit sets were ready within one month, and all required approvals were obtained from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

San Jose Unified School District

13 schools – San Jose, CA 2010

Provided site assessments, feasibility studies, general arrangements, and preliminary structural and electrical designs for PV systems at 13 schools, mounted primarily on carport and canopy structures. Obtained all required approvals from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Pittsburg Unified School District

13 schools – Pittsburg, CA 2010

Provided general arrangements and electrical and structural designs for PV systems at 13 schools, mounted on roofs and parking canopies. Obtained all required approvals from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Merritt College

Oakland, CA 2010

Provided general arrangement and electrical and structural designs for a two-part PV system consisting of a set of modules mounted on parking lot carports and a set of ground-mounted modules near the football field. Obtained all required approvals for the project from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Fremont Union School District

5 schools – Fremont, CA 2008

Provided site assessments, feasibility studies, general arrangements, and preliminary structural and electrical designs for PV systems at five schools, mounted primarily on carports and canopy structures. Obtained all required approvals from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Butte Community College

Oroville, CA 2009

Provided general arrangement and electrical and structural design services for a carport-mounted PV system. Obtained all required approvals for the project from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Chabot – Las Positas Community College

Hayward and Livermore, CA 2009

Provided general arrangements and electrical and structural designs for PV systems mounted on carport structures at each campus. Obtained all required approvals for the project from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Milpitas Unified School District

14 schools – Milpitas, CA 2008

Provided general arrangements and electrical and structural designs for PV systems at 14 schools, mounted on parking canopies and shade structures. Obtained all required approvals from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Contra Costa Community College

3 colleges – Contra Costa County, CA 2007

Provided general arrangements and structural designs for PV systems at three colleges, mounted on carport structures at each campus. Obtained all required approvals from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).