EPC Basics
Engineering ⚬ Procurement ⚬ Construction
In the solar industry, an EPC company takes a holistic approach to provide a solar service for their customers. EPC is an acronym that stands for Engineering Procurement Construction. It is a type of service delivery (or contract agreement) where contractors are responsible for the project from start to finish. In other words, engineering procurement construction contractors manage the project from initial design and engineering plans all the way through construction and completion of the finished solar energy system.
Here are highlights of the three phases of each solar energy project.
Engineering
A Detailed Solar Engineering Design includes the following:
Customized design to suit your solar system requirements and budget.
Site survey to assess viability.
Structural design and power generation capacity determination.
Equipment selection to meet capacity design
Procurement
Procurement and Sourcing includes the following:
Strategic equipment, materials, and supply acquisitions and delivery scheduling.
Preliminary scheduling of contractors and crews.
Request initial permits from regulatory authorities.
Construction
Construction and Installation include the following:
Construction activity scheduling, both labor and materials.
Coordinating with building owners and occupants as needed.
Meeting interconnection requirements and obtaining final permits.
Coordinating all mandated final inspections.
Confirming system operation to specs and handover to client.
At Cabral Solar, we are always operating with a “customer first” approach. In every stage of the EPC project process, we communicate the essential progress to each client and consult and advise whenever key decisions are needed.