Meeting the Challenges in the Renewable Energy Market

New challenges call for new alternatives. At Manhard Consulting, our experienced team of civil engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects keep pace with the latest innovations in renewable energy, energy transmission and related technologies, and brings fresh new ideas to your project. We’re an extension of your team and can assist at any stage of project lifecycles.

Our skilled associates work with developers, engineering, procurement, and construction companies (EPC), and long-term stakeholders on what is most critical to your project, whether that be site due diligence, special use approvals, or full design and permitting, and streamlining the transition and distribution of energy from a range of renewable sources.

 We are assisting communities and companies across the US meet their net-zero emission goals.

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in the field | Case studies

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UTILITY SCALE

CONFIDENTIAL UTILITY SCALE PV PROJECT

Manhard Consulting provided services for a 150MW single-axis tracker, utility scale solar field located on approximately 1,400 acres in northeastern, Texas.

Critical to the project was the preparation of an ALTA survey and analysis of subsurface mineral estate relationship to surface survey to accurately define the boundaries of the project and provide essential information for site planning and design.  Additional services included wetland delineation, threatened and endangered species review, and historic preservation review.

Management of these external teams was crucial to the successful Development Certificate Filing with the county by Manhard.

COMMUNITY SCALE

BIG HOLLOW SOLAR FARM

Big Hollow Solar Farm is a 2MW fixed tilt solar array that services Big Hollow Elementary and Middle Schools in Lake County, IL that provides clean energy to the students and staff. 

Manhard provided surveying, engineering and landscape design services while navigating the project from a conceptual idea through construction.  With this type of project being new to unincorporated Lake County, the Manhard team worked with public agency stakeholders to establish a process for special use and permitting approvals, which included presenting 2D and 3D visualization studies from the public way and adjacent properties.  

Additionally, on-site floodplain and wetland challenges required Manhard’s in-depth understanding of corresponding rules and regulations to adjust the array and maintain the necessary site coverage.

Market Leaders

Kevin Coughlin, PE

Vice President
Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Illinois #062-065664
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Indiana #PE11400470
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Michigan #6201061480
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Missouri #2015001410
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Ohio #PE.79130
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Pennsylvania #PE083432
Education
Marquette University, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers
Engineers Without Borders
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Matt Parks, PE

Renewable Energy Manager
Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Illinois #062-074027
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Alabama #40373
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Kentucky #36780
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Minnesota #59870
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Ohio #86936
Education
Purdue University, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering
Professional Affiliations
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
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James D’Alexander, PE

Vice President
Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Illinois #062-062135
Education
Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering
Professional Affiliations
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
Eisenberg Foundation
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James Roake, PLS

National Director Land Surveying
Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Land Surveyor, State of Colorado #37898
Registered Professional Land Surveyor, State of Illinois #035-003325
Professional Affiliations
Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, Inc.
Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association
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Jesse Conrad, PE

Vice President
Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Illinois #062-066770
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas #130104
Education
University of Kansas, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering
Professional Affiliations
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Awards
ICSC CenterBuild Class of 2017 Rising Retail Leaders Under 40
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Andrew (Drew) Motter, PE

Operations Manager, Nevada
Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Nevada #13794
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Arizona #50004
Education
University of Nevada - Reno, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers
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