Black & Veatch expanding solar photovoltaic services

Thursday, 07 April, 2011

Black & Veatch is expanding its solar photovoltaic (PV) services - it’s Solar PV Bankability practice now provides independent engineering and due diligence services to manufacturers of solar PV materials.

Black & Veatch is frequently relied on by clients in the United States and China to evaluate facilities that manufacture PV modules and supporting technologies, such as inverters that convert PV energy to alternating current. Evaluations, which are conducted on behalf of both investors and facility owners, verify technology claims and ensure manufacturing processes produce a consistent, high-quality product in a cost-effective manner.

Dr Ralph Romero, who leads the expanded Solar PV Bankability practice, is an expert in the commercial development of crystalline silicon and thin-film photovoltaic technology. His consulting experience includes advising client investment in the areas of technology, manufacturing, product and process design, project evaluation and operations management.

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