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Kilonewton

Solar engineering and design, optimized for any terrain

Early-stage civil-structural optimization & design reduces risk, minimizes delays, and creates value.

Solar projects can be complex, fast-moving & unpredictable

Terrain continues to get harderComplex terrain can lead to uncontrolled civil-structural costs of as much as 1-4¢/Wdc sites with even moderate terrain complexity
Assumptions lock in too earlyEPC bids and EOR commitments can embed civil-structural assumptions before optimization — creating unnnecessary cost overruns that are expensive to unwind or live with
Design locks in before data settlesWithout rapid/adaptive engineering practices & seamless project execution delays happen as conditions on the ground change

Today's projects need optimized designs and adaptive engineering to be competitive

De-risk

Early civil-structural optimization lowers costs and eliminates mistakes

Reduce grading 60-95%

Minimize Delays

Better design with faster turnaround maintains project schedules

Turnaround in hours or days—not weeks

Create Value

Better design & execution create and retain value for our customers

Lower project costs 1-4¢/Wdc

Our Services

How can we help?

Powered by SolarSpace®, our proprietary design & optimization software, KiloNewton creates value for Developers, EPCs, EORs and tracker OEMs.

Engineering Design & Optimization Services

Engineering design & optimization services for Developers

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SiTE™ Optimization Services

Engineering design & optimization services for Developers

  • SiTE™ Evaluation, Selection, Optimization & Estimation
  • Preliminary Geotechnical & Hydrology Analysis
  • Civil-structural Engineering Design & Optimization
  • Tracker Technology Evaluation & Selection
  • SiTE™-Optimized Grading & Steel Estimates
  • 30-10 Civil/Structural-Electrical Design Packages


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EOR & Project Execution Services

Civil-structural to full-scope EOR & project execution services for EPCs & EORs

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kNgineering™

Civil-structural to full-scope EOR & project execution services for EPCs & EORs

  • SiTE™-Optimized Grading & Steel Estimates
  • Optimized Civil-Structural Design—30% to Pile Plot Plans & Construction
  • Adaptive EOR & Project Execution Services—30% to IFC Design Packages
  • Flexibility, Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration, Early Feedback, Rapid Iteration
  • Engineering & Project Execution Partnership
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Engineering Consulting Services

Engineering design & consulting services for tracker OEMs

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kNConsulting™

Engineering design & consulting services for tracker OEMs

  • Independent Technology Assessment
  • Competitive Analyses
  • Design & Development Services
  • Product Testing
  • Black Hat Analysis
  • Product Evaluation & Testing
  • Technology Assessment
  • Forensic Analysis
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With nickel margins... pennies matter

"After a decade leading the engineering team at one of the world's largest tracker manufacturers I founded KiloNewton to solve an often-overlooked but costly problem - minimizing grading & steel costs on increasingly complex sites. And we have."

John WilliamsonCo-Founder, Kilonewton
John Williams

Client testimonials

KiloNewton’s kNgineering™ services give us a clear competitive advantage in bidding for, designing, and building solar projects.

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President
Leading EPC

KiloNewton's SiTE™ optimization approach saved us significant civil costs and eliminated late-stage surprises. Highly recommend their team.

VO
VP of Engineering
National EPC

Finally, an engineering partner that moves as fast as our projects require. Their iterative approach and sophisticated internal tools keep us on schedule.

DO
Director of Development
Solar Developer

KiloNewton's responsiveness and technical depth have been game-changing for our projects. They understand what happens when designs hit the field. And respond quickly to the complex, fast-moving and unpredictable.

PM
Project Manager
Major Solar Developer

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Contact us to talk to one of our team about how we can help you build better, more profitable projects. Or if you have an urgent problem you need to solve.