• Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Profound knowledge of developing solar power schematics • Wide knowledge of layout and design tools used in solar power projects design • Familiarity with solar power Engineering and industry Safety standards • Complete design of an off-grid or grid connected system • The feasibility study • 3D simulation, site plan preparation • Economic analysis and calculations relating to the investment • Complete design of solar power plants, with the complete electrical map up to the grid connection point, single-line diagram • Calculate the type and length of cables used • Simulate local shading and give a curve of the effect of shadows on electricity production for each single day • Calculate the aging effect of the panels on production for 25 years • Calculate the payback times for the investor, and his profits, basing on the type of investment, in cash, or with bank loans, and the data relating to the local economy and local inflation • Determine what type of panel, inverter, etc. must be used, basing on the local market, and customer's purchasing power • Proficiency in PVsyst, Solarius PV and SketchUp