Feasibility studies and owner's engineering
We screen sites, prepare feasibility studies, review EPC designs and act as owner's engineer from development through construction and commissioning. Project and Construction Management and Inspection
Renewable Energy Engineering
Avodahtec provides independent engineering for solar, battery storage, wind and hydrogen projects, supporting feasibility, owner's engineering, infrastructure, safety and reclamation planning.
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Who we serve
We work with independent power producers and renewable energy developers, utilities and municipal power providers, industrial and commercial facilities adding on-site solar or battery storage, oil sands, mining and manufacturing operations pursuing lower-carbon power and fuels, investors and lenders needing independent review, landowners and agricultural operators hosting projects, and First Nations, Métis and remote communities developing their own energy projects. Our page for Indigenous and remote communities covers community infrastructure in more detail.
The challenges renewable energy projects face
- Stricter siting and land-use rules. Since 2024, Alberta has applied an agriculture-first approach to renewable power approvals and restricted new wind development within buffer zones around protected areas and designated viewscapes, adding studies and risk to early development.
- Mandatory reclamation security. Under the Code of Practice for Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Operations, which took effect on May 31, 2025, wind and solar operations must be registered and must provide security for estimated reclamation costs, starting at no less than 30% for new operations. Existing operations must also register.
- Battery storage fire and explosion risk. Lithium-ion battery energy storage systems bring thermal runaway, off-gassing and fire spread hazards that fire departments, insurers and neighbours increasingly scrutinize.
- Remote, exposed sites. Wind and utility-scale solar projects need access roads, crane pads, drainage and foundations that hold up through freeze and thaw, heavy loads and intense rainfall.
- Interconnection and owner risk. Grid connection timelines, substation scope and EPC design quality can make or break a project's schedule and returns, and owners need someone checking the work on their behalf.
Our renewable energy engineering services
Solar site civil and structural engineering
We design grading, drainage, stormwater management and access for utility-scale solar, and assess roofs and structures for commercial solar installations. Core Infrastructure Engineering and Design
Battery energy storage system design support and safety
We support battery energy storage system design with site civil, layout and spacing, fire and explosion hazard assessments, emergency response plans, and independent review of designs against recognized standards such as NFPA 855. Industrial Process Safety and Optimization
Wind farm civil infrastructure
We design and assess access roads, crane pads, drainage, culverts and collector route crossings that keep turbines reachable for construction and maintenance. Core Infrastructure Engineering and Design
Substation civil and foundation design
We provide substation civil engineering design, including grading, drainage, access, and foundation design coordinated with your electrical designers and geotechnical engineers. Core Infrastructure Engineering and Design
Environmental approvals and reclamation planning
We prepare environmental studies, conservation and reclamation plans, and the reclamation cost estimates used to set security under Alberta's renewables code of practice. Environmental Assessment and Permitting
Hydrogen and low-carbon fuel infrastructure
We design and assess pipelines and supporting infrastructure for hydrogen production, storage and distribution, including materials and hazard reviews. Pipeline Design Engineering and Lifecycle Management
Why renewable energy owners choose Avodahtec
On the owner's side
With no equipment to sell and no construction contract to protect, we can challenge designs, schedules and change orders on your behalf.
Alberta regulatory know-how
We understand the agriculture-first siting approach, the renewables code of practice and the reclamation security rules that now shape every Alberta wind and solar project.
Emergency planning for high-consequence sites
Our safety team writes emergency response plans and hazard assessments for complex facilities, which is exactly what battery storage projects now need to satisfy fire departments and insurers.
A second set of eyes on EPC designs
Our independent multidisciplinary design review checks civil, mechanical, electrical and fire protection packages before they are built.
Pipeline depth for the hydrogen economy
Our pipeline design, integrity and risk assessment experience carries directly into hydrogen and other low-carbon fuel projects.
Ready for projects outside Alberta
Licensure in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Yukon lets us follow developers to their next market.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a renewable energy engineering firm do?
A renewable energy engineering firm plans, designs, reviews and oversees the infrastructure behind solar, wind, battery storage and hydrogen projects. Avodahtec focuses on owner's engineering, site civil and supporting infrastructure, safety and hazard assessment, and environmental approvals and reclamation.
What does an owner's engineer do on a renewable energy project?
An owner's engineer represents the project owner rather than the contractor. Typical work includes reviewing EPC designs and specifications, monitoring construction quality and schedule, assessing change orders, and confirming that the finished facility matches what the owner paid for.
Do existing wind and solar projects in Alberta need to register?
Yes. Alberta's Code of Practice for Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Operations requires both new and existing wind and solar operations to register with the province, with existing operations given a deadline to do so, and sets out reclamation planning and security requirements. Confirm the current deadline and requirements for your project with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas.
Do you design battery energy storage systems?
We support battery energy storage system design with site civil and foundations, layout and spacing, fire and explosion hazard assessments, emergency response planning and independent design review. The battery system itself and its electrical integration are typically supplied by the manufacturer or EPC contractor.
Move your renewable energy project forward with confidence
Whether you are screening a site, building a battery storage project or registering an operating wind or solar facility, talk to our renewable energy team.
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