Solar

Solar energy production will continue to be the largest contributor of renewable energy generation in the coming decades. We have extensive experience related to utility-scale and commercial rooftop solar site selection, construction, and operation. We routinely assist with the assessment of design deficiencies involving solar trackers, racking and module failures, workmanship problems and contractual disputes, equipment defects, degradation or failure, and storm damage resulting from wind, hail, and flooding. The use of autonomous inspection technologies on solar sites for hail and age-related degradation assessment is changing how we do business, allowing us to access and inspect difficult or dangerous locations in a safe and efficient manner. We also perform meteorological assessments for sites which are reported to have been impacted by storm events.

Our solar energy consulting services also encompass the provision of building energy audits, building certification, rooftop solar site feasibility assessments, design audits, advice on power purchase agreements and leases, solar site construction management, cost monitoring, periodic maintenance and inspections during operation, and due diligence services. These services can all be provided alongside the building evaluation, monitoring, and maintenance services that are offered across the wider Rimkus business.

Wind

Onshore and offshore wind will continue to grow throughout the world. Our team has in-depth experience related to the analysis and evaluation of both onshore and offshore wind farm losses, from blade, drivetrain, tower, and foundation issues, to fires, arc-flash injuries, construction and access problems, crane failures, and maritime issues. Turbine blade erosion and the evaluation of lightning protection systems and lightning strike damage will be an ongoing issue.

We can also assist with subsea cable and cable protection system evaluation, as well as offshore and onshore substation claims and disputes arising both during the construction and operational phases for wind farms. We regularly provide detailed cost and delay analysis for large wind farm projects to support our clients.

Hydroelectric

Rimkus experts have been involved in the investigation of hydroelectric facility failures and related infrastructure around the world. Our experience encompasses complex matters involving geotechnical and environmental problems, dam erosion and degradation, turbine and electrical equipment degradation and failure, related energy backup and power transmission equipment evaluations, as well as project cost and delay analysis.

Energy Storage and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

Rimkus is well versed in the latest utility-scale, commercial, and residential battery storage and EV charging station technologies. Our experts have dealt with problems involving battery manufacturing defects, battery fires, rapid shutdown device failures on solar sites, and related building envelope damage and remediation. We can also assist with evaluation of long-duration energy storage systems like pumped storage hydro, as well as the construction management of EV charging station rollout and related infrastructure.

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