Renewable Energy
Estimating Services
Professional estimating for solar PV arrays, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind systems, generators, and renewable energy balance of plant. Electrical and civil quantities in one deliverable. 48–72 hour turnaround.
Standard Turnaround
& Civil Combined
States Covered
Drawing-Referenced
What's Included
Complete Renewable Energy Takeoff
Every renewable energy takeoff is 100% drawing-referenced — every panel, inverter, conduit run, and civil item tied to a specific PV layout drawing, electrical one-line, or civil plan.
Solar PV Array Quantities
Panel counts by wattage and model, racking system LF and unit counts, inverter counts by capacity, and combiner box counts — from solar PV drawings and equipment schedules.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Battery module counts, inverter/charger counts, BMS units, and enclosure counts — from BESS drawings and equipment schedules. Electrical service requirements noted.
Electrical Balance of Plant
LF of DC and AC conduit by size, wire LF by gauge, disconnect counts, transformer counts, and utility interconnection equipment — from electrical drawings.
Wind & Generator Systems
Wind turbine counts by capacity, generator set counts, transfer switch counts, and fuel system quantities — from equipment schedules and electrical one-line diagrams.
Civil & Structural Balance of Plant
SF of ground-mount racking foundations, CY of concrete for equipment pads, LF of access roads, and fencing LF — from civil and structural drawings.
Excel Workbook + Annotated Markups
Quantities in Excel organized by system type and array zone — with annotated PDF markups tied to PV layout drawings, electrical one-lines, and civil plans.
Why Choose Us
The Union Estimating Difference
PV Layout & One-Line Reading
We read solar PV layout drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, and string sizing documents — capturing every panel, inverter, and balance-of-plant component.
Electrical & Civil in One Deliverable
Electrical balance of plant and civil/structural quantities are covered together — one takeoff for the complete renewable energy project.
BESS & Storage Included
Battery energy storage system quantities are included when BESS drawings are supplied — module counts, inverters, and electrical service requirements.
Fixed-Fee Quote Before Work Begins
We review your drawings and provide a firm fee before starting. No hourly billing, no surprises.
48–72 Hour Standard Turnaround
Most renewable energy takeoffs are delivered within 48 to 72 hours. Large utility-scale projects may require additional time.
System Design & Engineering Excluded
We quantify from your supplied drawings. PV system design, energy modeling, interconnection engineering, and installation are not included.
Project Types
Estimates for Every Project
Scope Boundaries
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Solar PV panel counts, racking system quantities, inverter counts
- Battery energy storage (BESS) module and inverter counts
- Electrical balance of plant (DC/AC conduit, wire, disconnects, transformers)
- Wind turbine and generator counts from equipment schedules
- Civil and structural balance of plant (foundations, access roads, fencing)
- Excel workbook + annotated PDF markups
Excluded
- PV system design and energy modeling
- Interconnection engineering and utility coordination
- Installation and commissioning
- Costs and labor rates (quantity-only package — pricing package available)
Delivery Packages
Quantity-Only or Cost Estimate
Two delivery packages available. Quantity-Only delivers measured quantities with no pricing. Cost Estimate adds agreed material and labor pricing using our proprietary database and current supplier/vendor quotes — all assumptions documented.
Quantity-Only Package
- All measured quantities in Excel — LF, SF, CY, unit counts by type
- Annotated PDF markups showing every counted item
- No pricing, no labor rates — quantities only
- Use with your own pricing or subcontractor quotes
Cost Estimate Package
- Quantity-Only: panel counts, LF, unit counts, and annotated markups — no pricing
- Cost Estimate: material pricing from proprietary DB + current supplier/vendor quotes
- Labor pricing based on trade productivity and documented wage assumptions
- Subcontractor budget allowances for specialty electrical and civil BOP where applicable
- RSMeans used only for government/DOB work where required by scope agreement
How It Works
Four Steps to Your Takeoff
Upload Drawings
Submit your drawings and specifications through our contact form. PDF, CAD, Revit, and most other formats accepted.
Fixed-Fee Quote
We review scope and provide a firm fee before starting. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Takeoff & Review
We measure every quantity from your drawings and verify against schedules and specifications.
Delivery
Excel workbook with annotated PDF markups — delivered within 48–72 hours of approval.
FAQ
Renewable Energy Estimating Questions
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