Our Approach to Energy Services
450 watt panels, or 330 watt? Step up voltage? Switch tariffs? Add batteries? Oversize? There are a million ways to skin this cat. That is why process matters! We work step by step to distill thousands of options into a handful of viable solutions that meet our customer's goals, then make a recommendation based on our experience. We don't do ‘off-the-shelf'.
Analysis
Collect the information needed to make realistic projections.
Site Analysis
Verify the site has the necessary characteristics to support an onsite system.
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Establish Goals
- Savings
- Reliability
- Sustainability
- Resiliency
02
Space Availability
- Rooftop
- Carport
- Ground mount
- Points of connection
- Shading
- Angle of sun
03
Environmental & Permitting
- Endangered species
- Protected waters
- Easements
- Zoning consideration
- Government orgs
(e.g. OSHPD)
04
Constructability
- Access
- Structural integrity
- Soil analysis
- Switchgear
- Points of connection
Data analysis
Determine the load profile for sizing and to match the right technologies.
01
Energy Usage
- Demand – Highest usage at any one point (KW)
- Usage – Total amount of energy used (KWh)
02
Load Profile
- 15-minute interval data over a full year
- CProvides the shape of the meter energy usage
03
Current Tariff
- Seasonality of rates
- Rate difference based on time of use (TOU)
- Weight on demand vs usage
Optimization
Simulate a wide variety of options to determine the best fit.
Optimize design based on generation type, size, battery size, tariffs & more.
01
Viable Option Analysis
Assessment of all reasonable options:
- Solar
- Fuel cells
- Generators
- UPS
- Wind
- Battery
02
Optimization Engine
Iterative engine for savings & performance considering:
- Size of generation
- Size of battery
- Utility tariff options
03
Validation of Results
- Regular updates to assumptions
- Reliable cost estimates
Project Management
Execute the deal, development and the construction.
Legal and financing experience to provide efficiency and clarity.
01
Pricing
Accommodate both ownership structures
- Energy Services Agreement (ESA)
- User-owned
- User-financed
02
Contracting
- Standardized ESA based on the SEI standard
- Legal team experienced in commercial ESAs
03
Financing
- Monetizing tax incentives
- Access to private investors
- Relationships with banks
- Capitalize on other incentives
Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Pulling together the right design, the right materials, the right team.
01
Engineering
Drive for innovation and value from:
- Internal engineers
- Contract engineering specialists
- OEM engineering
02
Procurement
- Quality brands
- Bankable production
- Pacifico Power specifications
03
Construction
- Permitting
- Erecting and assembly
- Interconnection
- Commissioning
Project Management
Ensure the customer receives the maximum value.
01
Cost
- IReliable estimates
- Innovative solutions
- Focus on value
- Pacifico incurs cost risk
02
Time
- Contractual timelines
- Critical path
- Pull plannings
03
Quality
- Production guarantees
- Equipment and installation warranties
Operations & Maintenance
Monitor and maintain the asset to ensure value.
Ensure the customer receives the maximum value.
01
Monitoring
- Systems constantly monitored
- Support immediately available
02
Servicing
- Scheduled maintenance for applicable components
- Routine system inspection
03
Cleaning
- Smart cleaning schedule
- Local environmental conditions
- Energy production