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    Ep 23: Simplifying Solar: EVS's Comprehensive Approach

    enDecember 15, 2023
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    About this Episode

    Join Chris Bruhn, Prahalad Shivshankaran, and Russell Hamilton as they dive into EVS's role as a comprehensive solution for solar project development. They discuss the integration of multiple engineering disciplines and the impact on efficiency and coordination for utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects.

    You'll learn:

    • The synergy of different teams at EVS and its impact on streamlining solar projects.

    • An overview of the solar project lifecycle, emphasizing the importance of each stage from initial assessment to construction.

    • Discussion on real-world challenges in solar project execution.

    • Insight into EVS's project management approach and its benefits for the solar industry.

    This episode is crucial for decision-makers to understand EVS's comprehensive approach to solar project development.

    For more information, head here: www.EVS-ENG.com

     

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