Powering the future with solar energy

Blymyer Engineers is a national leader in solar engineering with over 16 GW of engineered plants. Since completing our first solar project in 2003, we’ve engineered hundreds of utility-scale and distributed-generation plants.

Excellence and experience drive our success in solar projects. Having engineered about 15% of the total solar capacity in the United States, we offer electrical, mechanical, structural and civil engineering services for utility-scale and distributed-generation solar systems with end-to-end quality, from energy analysis and modeling through commissioning.

Our optimized designs include a deep understanding of energy economics, including upfront and long-term costs.

Leading the industry in both utility-scale (electricity sold to wholesale utility buyers) and distributed-generation (electricity sold to end-use consumers) solar projects, we are also a primary provider to the California Division of the State Architect, having helped develop the first pre-approved design of solar parking canopies for schools, a protocol that is still used today.

Capturing the energy of the sun is only part of the system, however. Blymyer also provides expert substation and energy storage (BESS) design to ensure grid reliability and provide backup energy for critical enterprises.

Solar Power Energy System Design & Engineering Services

Energy analysis/modeling

Review utility bills
Investigate facility energy consumption
Determine size of PV plant required to offset power requirements
Develop PV syst models
Optimize PV plant

Feasibility studies

Assess suitability of project site based on

Location
Topography
Shading
Geotechnical data
Proximity of utilities
Site configuration and size

Site assessments

Site assessments

Conceptual Design

Prepare site plan utilizing various technologies such as PV modules, inverters, and fixed or tracking systems to achieve optimum layout and energy production
Prepare electrical single-line diagram
Size main feeders

Design Development

Detail typical blocks
Prepare electrical site plans
Determine number of AC circuits
Prepare spreadsheet with all DC and AC wire sizes
Prepare trench layout

Detailed Electrical Design

Prepare all required calculations and analysis on ETAP, including arc flash, thermal, grounding and coordination study
Determine size of trenches and finalize grounding design
Specify switchgear
Finalize all details

Detailed Structural Design

Prepare testing requirements for piles
Develop L-pile analysis based on geotechnical data
Determine pile size and embedment based on geotechnical data or test results
Prepare corrosion analysis
Design inverter-transformer skids/foundations

Detailed Substation Design

Three line diagram
Physical layout
Controls design
Building materials

Construction/permitting

Address all comments from the client, investor, engineer and contractor
Prepare final permit set
Sign and seal

Project management

Coordinate design between client, equipment supplier and other disciplines
Interact with client and design team via meetings and conference calls

Construction management

Provide continuous support during construction
Respond to requests for information (RFIs)
Conduct site visits

Commissioning process

Review all commissioning documents
Determine plant performance compliance with design intent
Sign off on final closing documents

Cost estimates

Cost estimates

“The level of response and professionalism at Blymyer Engineers is unprecedented. They work closely with our team to ensure the success of the project, and all of our questions are answered promptly and thoroughly.”

— George Hershman, CEO, SOLV Energy

17GW
Engineered Plans

Solar

End-to-End
renewable engineering services

Renewable

Licensed in 43 states and 5 countries

Licensed

Solar, Wind, Energy Storage, Substations, EV Charging

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