Solar energy
10 solar consultants
Each of these ten people works as a solar consultant or technical advisor, supporting solar PV projects from an independent practice or a consulting firm. Readers can learn how outside advisors approach solar project development, engineering and due diligence, construction oversight and commissioning.
Professionals to explore
01—10Dipl. Eng. Thomas Flokas
LinkedInExperience: Independent Project Director Owner s Engineer Utility-Scale PV, BESS & MV HV Infrastructure · SOLERA TECHNICAL CONSULTING SRL
Independent Project Director Owner s Engineer Utility-Scale PV, BESS & MV HV Infrastructure at SOLERA TECHNICAL CONSULTING SRL since 2019; his profile says he supports investors, IPPs, EPC contractors, developers and asset owners in the delivery, recovery and technical governance of utility-scale PV, BESS and MV/HV grid infrastructure projects. He was Independent Senior Project Consultant Renewable Energy & Industrial Infrastructure at SYSTEMS SUNLIGHT S.A. (2010–2019).
George Costa
LinkedInExperience: Utility-Scale Solar Power Plant Consultant · Solar Revolution LLC
Utility-Scale Solar Power Plant Consultant at Solar Revolution LLC since 2022; his profile describes specializing in developing and implementing utility-scale solar power plants, including project execution, LCOE, equipment selection, contract design, RFQs and support for investors. He was Electrical Engineer - Project Development Specialist II at CPFL Renováveis (2020–2021) and Development Engineer at Energía Consult (2016–2020).
James Tsui
LinkedInExperience: Founder - Principal · Zay Energy Consulting
Founder - Principal of Zay Energy Consulting since 2000, with a profile headline of Independent Power Project Finance and Development Consultant focused on renewable and especially solar energy; the profile also lists the CalRENEW-1 Solar Project. He was Vice President at Cleantech America (2007–2010) and Development Manager at Deutsche Babcock Energie Und-Umwelltechnik (1996–1999) and at National Power Company (1992–1996).
Johnny Weiss
LinkedInExperience: Principal · Johnny Weiss Solar Consulting
Principal of Johnny Weiss Solar Consulting since 2013; his profile describes independent consulting on charitable solar projects internationally, including the Maasai Village Solar Radio Project in Tanzania. His Solar Energy International (SEI) roles include Co-Founder (1991–2012) and Executive Director (2000–2011).
Mario Avilés Trujeque
LinkedInExperience: Independent Solar & Electrical Engineering Consultant · Self-employed
Independent Solar & Electrical Engineering Consultant since 2024; his profile says he delivered full-cycle advisory to ENELCOM on commercial and industrial PV projects, covering feasibility, standards-compliant engineering, CFE permitting, QA/QC and commissioning. He was EPC Site Manager LATAM at Recurrent Energy (2022–2024), and at Grupo Ortiz he was PV Site Manager (2020) and PV Commissioning Manager (2019–2020).
Miguel Angel Gonzalez Martin
LinkedInExperience: Independent Senior Solar PV Consultant & Technical Advisor · Profesional independiente
Independent Senior Solar PV Consultant & Technical Advisor since 2025; his profile says he supports developers and asset owners on utility-scale and C&I solar plus storage with engineering, due diligence, construction and operation. He was Director técnico at Opengy (2024–2025), Director, Solar PV Project Development Central - South America at 360 CLEAN ENERGY SL (2019–2025) and Business Development and Project Manager - CAC at Enertis Applus+ (2015–2017).
Niels Wolter
LinkedInExperience: Owner · Madison Solar Consulting
Owner of Madison Solar Consulting since 2011 and Renewable Expert at CleanTech Partners since 2018; his profile lists US solar PV project analysis, financing and implementation, with clients including Milwaukee, Sauk County, USDOE and Dane County. He was Solar Electric Consultant at Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (2007–2011).
Onur Ozdemir, PMP
LinkedInExperience: Principal Consultant · OZ Energy Partners
Principal Consultant at OZ Energy Partners since 2026, where his profile describes independent owner's representation and project execution support for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. At RWE he was Sr. Director, Project Management (2023–2026), Regional Project Manager (2022–2023) and Sr. Project Manager (2019–2022), and he was a Construction Manager at DEPCOM Power, Inc (2017–2019).
Pawan Kumar Kaushal
LinkedInExperience: Consultant Solar · Independent
Consultant Solar (independent) since 2013; his profile says he provides consultancy to SMEs on grid-connected solar PV, rooftop solar and captive solar projects. He was Vice President Business Development at Coxabengoa (2011–2012), Vice President at Premier Solar Hyderabad (2010–2011) and General Manager at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (1991–2009).
Prasanna Krishnan
LinkedInExperience: Principal · Surya Energy Consulting
Principal at Surya Energy Consulting since 2015 and former Principal at The Renewables Consulting Group (2021–2022). The profile describes global experience in solar photovoltaics and storage for utility-scale and distributed applications, with a specialty in commissioning, performance and operation and maintenance; other roles include Senior Engineering Manager at Fenice Energy (2013–2015).
Choose the right perspective
Match the consultant's project scale, from rooftop and commercial systems to utility-scale plants, and the stage you need help with, such as development, engineering, construction or operations. Also check the regions and markets they have worked in, since permitting and grid rules vary widely.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What should a developer or asset owner check in an independent engineering review before financing a solar project?
- 02How do you manage an EPC contractor on a utility-scale solar build to keep commissioning on schedule?
- 03Which early design and permitting choices most affect a commercial solar project's long-term performance?
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