2026 Rates

Commercial & Industrial Solar Generator Design Pricing

Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with predictable concept phases and flexible detailed engineering with Not-to-Exceed guarantees.

Design Packages by Client Type

Tailored solutions for your specific industry and project needs

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Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Guarantee All hourly work includes an NTE cap — you'll never pay more than the quoted maximum.

Startups & R&D Teams

Manufacturers, R&D Teams
Phase 1: Concept & POC Fixed Fee

Functional schematics, preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM), system architecture, and bench-test specifications.

$7,500 – $15,000
Phase 2: Detailed Engineering Per Hour

CAD modeling, thermal management, component layout, and housing/enclosure engineering for mass production.

$185 – $250 /hour

Specialized Industries

Ag-Tech, Mining, Telecom
Phase 1: Feasibility Study Fixed Fee

High-level site assessment, load analysis, optimal hardware selection, and performance modeling for unique needs.

$10,000 – $25,000
Phase 2: Industrial Integration Per Hour

3-phase power design, robust mobile skid specs, monitoring integration, and utility interconnect plans.

$185 – $250 /hour

National Developers

Real Estate Devs, NGOs
Phase 1: Master Plan Template Fixed Fee

Standardized design template for repeatable off-grid communities or multi-site industrial rollouts.

$15,000 – $35,000
Phase 2: Site-Specific Adaptation Per Hour

Engineering modifications needed for varied climate zones, state-specific PE stamps, and local AHJ compliance.

$185 – $250 /hour

✓ Native CAD File Handoff in AutoCAD (.dwg)

+ SolidWorks file handoff available (additional cost)

Professional Add-On Services

Supplementary services billed as separate Work Orders

Service Description Pricing
PE Stamp Coordination Coordination with licensed Professional Engineers for state-specific stamping requirements. $2,500 – $5,000 per state
Project Management Support Ongoing technical consultation during the construction phase. $185 – $250/hour
Commissioning Oversight Remote or on-site support during system commissioning and testing. $2,000 – $8,000
Training Documentation Custom O&M manuals and training materials for end-user teams. $3,000 – $6,000
3D Visualization & Rendering High-quality 3D renders for stakeholder presentations. $1,500 – $4,000

Billing Terms & NTE Guarantee

Transparent billing with budget security

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Fixed Fee (Phase 1)

  • 50% upfront to commence work
  • 50% upon delivery of the concept package
  • Defined scope and price for budget certainty
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Time & Materials (Phase 2)

  • Billed bi-weekly based on actual hours
  • Rate range: $185 – $250/hour
  • Detailed time tracking and reporting
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Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Guarantee

  • All T&M work includes an NTE Quote
  • No billing beyond the agreed NTE cap
  • Formal Change Order required for any scope changes
  • Budget security with engineering flexibility

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