Project Planning & Consulting Services

This stage of our services is appropriate for clients who are evaluating the possibilities of a solar PV project. Namasté Solar advises clients to begin with a comprehensive Feasibility Study. This study will identify optimal locations, technologies, available incentives, estimated costs, and avoidable pitfalls of the project. Feasibility studies are conducted for both existing sites and new developments, to ensure that our clients are investing in the most appropriate technology solution and avoiding costly mistakes.

Deliverables of a Feasibility Study include:

• Site/Plan Audits
• Design Recommendations for maximizing production and reducing costs
• Preliminary System Design
• Power Density and Production Modeling
• LEED Impacts
• Environmental Benefits Analysis including Carbon Offset
• Electrical Interconnection Options
• Estimated Costs
• Financing Option Review
• Financial Analysis

• Review of Available Local, State, and Federal Incentives

Once your project is ready to move forward, Namasté Solar can develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) and facilitate the selection process. A well-crafted RFP will create more competitive bids and save money in the long run. Our practiced eyes can help you avoid hidden costs and provide a sophisticated comparison of the options. Deliverables would include issuing the RFP, collecting and evaluating proposals, and presenting a report to evaluate and compare the options. If you would like to secure available solar incentives but are not ready to commit to a contractor, we can also fill out the appropriate applications and prepare the technical documents that utilities require.

Project Planning & Consulting Client

New Belgium Brewing Company 

System Size 200kW                 

Namaste Solar was selected by Ft. Collins, Colorado-based New Belgium Brewing Company to develop and analyze multiple solar PV system design configurations, including a carport, roof mounted, and fixed-and tracking-ground mount systems. Initial discussions between the client, the local utility, and Namasté Solar focused on integrating the solar PV system in with the client’s preexisting  cogeneration and the utility grid.

The scope of work required Namasté Solar to provide complete system design and project planning: a detailed interconnection plan, soils analysis, structural and electrical engineering reviews, power production modeling, utility compliance, and financial analysis. As a result of the thorough approach we took during the design phase, New Belgium Brewing Company ultimately selected Namasté Solar to perform the system integration and forego the initial plans to issue an RFP for the installation portion of the project.