
PV AMPS Incorporated
Commercial and Utility Scale Renewable Energy Engineers
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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