PV AMPS Incorporated

Commercial and Utility Scale Renewable Energy Engineers

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About the firm

PV AMPS is an independent engineering consultancy specializing in technical advisory services for the developers, builders, owners, and financiers of utility and commercial solar and storage assets. By combining engineering, data analytics, and field experience, it assists clients in minimizing risk and maximizing financial profitability across the entire asset lifecycle. The practice provides a range of solutions across technical development, electrical design, performance testing, operational certifications, and forensic engineering.

Firm type
Electrical Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering · Owner's Engineer

Credentials

NABCEP PV Systems Inspector

People

Anastasios Hionis, PECEO & Principal Engineer

JP Von RahlDirector of Operations

Mark Sheets, PEEngineering Manager - Solar

Xander SugarmanSenior Solar Performance Engineer

Christian MolinaSenior Performance Engineer

Javier PerezProject Engineer

Jenn FasZholzAdministrative Assistant

Capabilities

Technical Advisory & Due Diligence

Comprehensive advisory services to evaluate risks, verify models, and protect investments across the solar asset lifecycle.

  • Owners Engineering

    Provides oversight, design review, and compliance verification throughout the project lifecycle to minimize risk for owners and project sponsors.

  • Technical Due Diligence

    Delivers detailed evaluations of equipment, production models, layouts, and pre-construction documentation for developers and financial sponsors.

  • Pre- and Post-Construction Reporting

    Generates independent reviews, milestone reports, and final evaluations to support project acquisition and financing requirements.

  • Portfolio Evaluation

    Conducts lifecycle assessments of operating solar assets to review performance and evaluate potential acquisitions.

  • Forensic Engineering

    Identifies the root causes of equipment and performance failures, supporting clients through discovery and corrective action planning.

Electrical Engineering & Solar Design

Professional engineering and plan reviews to design efficient, compliant renewable energy systems.

  • Electrical Design & Permit Packages

    Delivers optimized electrical permit packages and layouts for utility and commercial solar systems ranging from 0.5 MW to 10 MW.

  • Technical Development Support

    Assists solar developers in equipment evaluation, energy modeling, and interconnection document preparation.

  • NEC 691.6 Plan Review

    Conducts professional electrical engineering plan reviews for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure regulatory compliance.

Inspections, Testing & Certifications

Field validation, performance testing, and independent certifications to verify solar assets conform to design standards.

  • Performance Testing (ASTM 2848)

    Executes rigorous capacity and performance testing to ASTM standards for utility, community, and municipal solar projects.

  • NEC 691.7 Field Inspections

    Conducts independent site inspections and technical investigations to verify conformance with approved electrical plans.

  • Milestone Verification & Operational Certifications

    Reviews commissioning documents and issues certifications for mechanical, substantial, and commercial operation milestones.

  • DAS & Meteorological Assessments

    Evaluates data acquisition systems and meteorological stations to ensure accurate tracking and sensor validation.

  • Asset Optimization & Rehabilitation

    Diagnoses underperforming solar and storage assets to guide repowering, rehabilitation, and system optimization.

Industries

Solar · Renewable Energy · Energy Storage · Commercial · Industrial · Mining · Government

Projects

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