Resolving legal disputes involving Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems demands expert support with profound engineering knowledge that goes beyond standard performance monitoring. Issues often involve intricate analysis of power electronics (inverters), grid interaction, power quality, fault behavior, and the detailed physics of system performance and failure.
Fagerstrom Engineering, Inc. offers expert witness services specifically focused on complex Solar PV systems and related electrical engineering challenges. Our team comprises licensed Professional Engineers with deep, verifiable experience in advanced waveform analysis, power electronics, performance modeling, utility grid interaction, and investigating failures in both PV systems and related power infrastructure.
We work confidentially with legal counsel to understand the specific technical challenges of each Solar PV case and identify the expert from our team whose advanced qualifications and experience are the best fit for your unique needs. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) for the proposed expert(s) are available upon request.
Why Choose Fagerstrom Engineering for Your Solar PV Case?
When navigating Solar PV litigation, the right expert can make a pivotal difference. Explore the key advantages and unique expertise Fagerstrom Engineering offers for your technical challenges:
Expert Recognition by Major Utility and California State Energy Study
Deep Power Electronics & Inverter Expertise
Advanced PV Performance & Production Analysis
Comprehensive Grid Interaction & Fault Expertise
Practical Failure & Damage Investigation
Rigorous Investigative & Analytical Expertise
PV System Design & Performance Expertise
Proven PV Expert Witness Track Record
Large-Scale Utility vs Industrial Plant Matter Settled on Report Strength (Power Electronics Damage)
Types of Solar PV System Disputes Supported
Performance & Production Disputes
Grid Interconnection & Stability
Inverter & Power Electronics Failure
Microgrid Performance (w/ PV)
Power Quality (PV Related)
Faults & Protection (PV Systems)
Design & Installation Defects
Control System Errors
Equipment Suitability & Sizing
Electrical Grounding (PV Systems)
Relevant Firm Experience Highlights
Our team’s experience includes contributing to and leading highly impactful power systems projects and expert witness engagements:
High-Level PV Integration & Grid Management Expertise
Utility vs. Large-Scale Solar PV Plant Malfunction Expert Witness Engagement
Advanced PV Performance & Production Analysis
In-Depth Power Electronics Failure Analysis (PV & General)
Comprehensive Grid Fault & Smart Grid Technology Leadership
Complex Power System Fault Analysis & Protection
Microgrid & Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Analysis
Sophisticated Analytical & Computational Methods
Experienced in PV System Design & Installation Evaluation
Major Utility vs Industrial Plant Matter Settled on Report Strength (Power Electronics Damage)
Our Expert Team & Matching Process for PV Cases
Fagerstrom Engineering maintains a team of highly qualified Professional Engineers with specialized expertise in Power Systems, Power Electronics, Photovoltaics, and Advanced Analytical Methods including waveform analysis, complex modeling/simulation, and diagnostics. Our experts possess the advanced degrees, professional licenses, and the practical, field-tested knowledge necessary to serve effectively in complex legal matters specific to Solar PV systems.
When you contact us regarding a potential Solar PV case, we initiate a confidential discussion to understand the specific technical issues at hand (e.g., inverter failure, production shortfall, installation defect, grid interaction issue). We then identify the expert from our team whose background, project experience (like those highlighted above), and specific technical knowledge are the most relevant and impactful for your case’s unique requirements.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) for the proposed expert(s) with specific Solar PV and Power Electronics credentials will be provided to you upon request after an initial case conflict check and confidentiality discussion, allowing for your thorough review and vetting process in a controlled environment.
Our Approach to Expert Witness Engagements
We follow a structured and rigorous process to support legal counsel throughout the litigation lifecycle:
- Initial Confidential Discussion: We begin by understanding your Solar PV case details, technical challenges, and expert needs.
- Expert Matching & CV Provision: We propose the expert from our team best suited to the PV case specifics and provide relevant CV(s) upon request.
- Independent Analysis: Our assigned expert conducts a thorough review of evidence, research, performs necessary calculations, waveform analysis, modeling, simulations, and testing as required for PV systems and components.
- Opinion Formulation: Objective, data-driven expert opinions are developed based on sound engineering principles and findings specific to PV technologies and associated power systems, supported by established codes, standards, and peer-reviewed research.
- Report Preparation: Clear, concise, and defensible expert reports are drafted, explaining complex PV technical matters in easily understandable terms for a legal audience.
- Discovery Support: Assistance is provided in understanding technical aspects of the PV case, preparing for depositions, and formulating cross-examination questions.
- Testimony: The assigned expert provides clear, credible, and objective testimony in depositions, hearings, and trials regarding PV system issues.
- Technical Advisory: We offer ongoing technical consultation and support to the legal team as needed throughout the PV litigation process.
Get Started – Request Expert Support for a Solar PV Case
If you require highly experienced and credible electrical engineering expert witness support specifically for a Solar PV system dispute, please contact Fagerstrom Engineering, Inc. to discuss your case needs. We will connect you with the expert on our team best suited to assist you, and provide detailed CVs for your review.
Contact Fagerstrom Engineering, Inc.
Fagerstrom Engineering, Inc.
Consulting Professional Engineers
Phone: 925.974.3307
Email: info@fecpe.com
Website: www.fecpe.com
Office:
2121 N California Blvd, Suite 290
Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA