Engineering

Custom Project Engineering with Site-Specific Memos and Full Engineering Package Plan Sets

Includes Structural and Electrical with PE stamps

Nuance Energy custom engineers the Osprey PowerRACK® to any ground-mount solar load criteria across the continental U.S.—delivering precisely what you need to avoid costly over-engineering.

Receive site-specific memos (SSMs) within 24 hours and full package engineering plan sets (electrical and structural with PE stamps) within 48 hours for standard projects.

 

LIMITED TIME OFFER

Buy One Engineering Plan Set, Get One FREE!

Buy one SSM or Full Engineering Plan Set and get the 2nd one for free*.

*Offer available for new customers only.

 

Osprey PowerRACK®: Engineered for Speed

From pre-assembled components to site-specific custom engineering, the Osprey PowerRACK® delivers a streamlined, modular ground mount racking solution for rapid deployment.

Our multi-patented earth anchor foundation technology allows for quick and easy installation using handheld tools, eliminating the need for heavy equipment and concrete. The Osprey PowerRack® is installed in real-time soil conditions, providing immediate load testing results that are more accurate and are preferred by local authorities, with a 99.9% approval rating.

Value Engineering

Osprey PowerRACK®’s value engineering is the reason why one of the top three residential installers in the U.S. orders hundreds of full engineering plan sets from us every month!

  Modular system adaptable to any project size and soil condition
  Pre-engineered for fast and simple installation
  Custom engineered with site-specific design to minimize over-engineering
  Remove the bottleneck of engineering with 24-48 hour online approval
  Outperform helical and ground screws in frost heave, permafrost, rocky, and sandy soil
  Rated for winds up to 180 mph and snow loads up to 50 psf
  Supports large format solar panels 480W – 670W+ (90” x 51”)
  Tilt angle up to 35 degrees; 45 degrees (custom)
  Approved in all 50 states and US territories

Engineering Services

Nuance Energy’s turnkey engineering services support both residential and commercial ground-mount solar projects. Simply fill out an RFQ with your site-specific information, and a Nuance Energy specialist will help you custom engineer the best racking solution for your site.

Our engineering services include:

 

Site-Specific Memo (SSM) and Construction Drawings

Full Engineering Package Plan Sets (Design/Layout, Structural and Electrical with PE Stamps)

 

How it Works: Requesting Engineering Services

  1. Submit a Request: Use our online RFQ form to specify your project needs (SSM or full plan set) and include your project-specific information. We offer comprehensive engineering services for ground mount, rooftop, and add-ons like battery systems.
  2. Payment Link: Engineering services will begin as soon as prepayment is made. (Pricing is based on kW system size.)
  3. Site-Specific Engineering: A licensed professional engineer will do the structural calculations to ensure the racking system works with the panel and tilt angle for your site.
  4. Get Status Updates: Receive email notifications as we prepare your engineering documents.
  5. Receive Engineering Documents: Standard SSMs and construction drawings are delivered within 24 hours, and full plan sets within 48 hours.
  6. On-Demand Support: Our team of licensed engineers is available throughout the entire process to provide local AHJ support, including post-install letters (PILs), final affidavits (FAs), and letters of compliance (LOCs).

Note: Racking and load requirements outside the Osprey PowerRACK’s standard capacity chart are considered “complex” and subject to longer wait times.

Streamline Your Solar Project with 24-48 Hour Engineering Approval

Ground mount solar’s fastest deployment in the residential market just got easier.

Remove the bottleneck of engineering with our quick-turnaround, site-specific full engineering plan sets.

LIMITED TIME OFFER

Buy One Engineering Plan Set, Get One FREE!

Buy one SSM or Full Engineering Plan Set and get the 2nd one for free*.

*Offer available for new customers only.

 

FAQ

 

How are PE stamps delivered?
Can you have a linear design?
What type of soil is required?
Is the Osprey PowerRACK® certified?
What is the maximum tilt angle supported?
How are PE stamps delivered?

PE stamps are available both electronically and physically.

Can you have a linear design?

Yes, we can accommodate continuous string designs.

What type of soil is required?

The Osprey PowerRACK® can work with any type of soil as long as it is undisturbed (virgin soil).

Is the Osprey PowerRACK® certified?

Yes, it meets UL 2703 certification, IBC 221, CSA TIL A-40, and exceeds ASCE 7-22 compliance.

What is the maximum tilt angle supported?

The Osprey PowerRACK® supports tilts from 15 to 35 degrees.

We really like the Osprey. It has such a versatile and straightforward design, and we know it will work well in any situation we might ever encounter anywhere in our target area.

– Alex Pugh, Director of Operations, Energy Concepts
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