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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'.

01

Analysis

Collect the information needed to make realistic projections.

Drone Analysis Process

Site Analysis

Verify the site has the necessary characteristics to support an onsite system.

Establish Goals

01

Establish Goals
  • Savings
  • Reliability
  • Sustainability
  • Resiliency
Space Availability

02

Space Availability
  • Rooftop
  • Carport
  • Ground mount
  • Points of connection
  • Shading
  • Angle of sun
Environmental and Permitiing

03

Environmental & Permitting
  • Endangered species
  • Protected waters
  • Easements
  • Zoning consideration
  • Government orgs
    (e.g. OSHPD)
Constructability

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.

Establish Goals

01

Energy Usage
  • Demand – Highest usage at any one point (KW)
  • Usage – Total amount of energy used (KWh)
Space Availability

02

Load Profile
  • 15-minute interval data over a full year
  • CProvides the shape of the meter energy usage
Environmental and Permitiing

03

Current Tariff
  • Seasonality of rates
  • Rate difference based on time of use (TOU)
  • Weight on demand vs usage

02

Optimization

Simulate a wide variety of options to determine the best fit.

Process Optimization

Optimize design based on generation type, size, battery size, tariffs & more.

Establish Goals

01

Viable Option Analysis

Assessment of all reasonable options:

  • Solar
  • Fuel cells
  • Generators
  • UPS
  • Wind
  • Battery
Space Availability

02

Optimization Engine

Iterative engine for savings & performance considering:

  • Size of generation
  • Size of battery
  • Utility tariff options
Environmental and Permitiing

03

Validation of Results
  • Regular updates to assumptions
  • Reliable cost estimates

03

Project Management

Execute the deal, development and the construction.

Process Project Management

Legal and financing experience to provide efficiency and clarity.

Pricing

01

Pricing

Accommodate both ownership structures

  • Energy Services Agreement (ESA)
  • User-owned
  • User-financed
contracting

02

Contracting
  • Standardized ESA based on the SEI standard
  • Legal team experienced in commercial ESAs
Financing

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.

Engineering

01

Engineering

Drive for innovation and value from:

  • Internal engineers
  • Contract engineering specialists
  • OEM engineering
Procurement

02

Procurement
  • Quality brands
  • Bankable production
  • Pacifico Power specifications
Construction

03

Construction
  • Permitting
  • Erecting and assembly
  • Interconnection
  • Commissioning

Project Management

Ensure the customer receives the maximum value.

Cost

01

Cost
  • IReliable estimates
  • Innovative solutions
  • Focus on value
  • Pacifico incurs cost risk
Time

02

Time
  • Contractual timelines
  • Critical path
  • Pull plannings
Quality

03

Quality
  • Production guarantees
  • Equipment and installation warranties

04

Operations & Maintenance

Monitor and maintain the asset to ensure value.

Process Optimization

Ensure the customer receives the maximum value.

Monitoring

01

Monitoring
  • Systems constantly monitored
  • Support immediately available
Servicing

02

Servicing
  • Scheduled maintenance for applicable components
  • Routine system inspection
Cleaning

03

Cleaning
  • Smart cleaning schedule
  • Local environmental conditions
  • Energy production