PHOENIX (April 15, 2025) – AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of TYPSA Group, is pleased to announce a new whitepaper on our proprietary software PVGRAd®. The feature underscores how PVGRAd®’s digital twin technology is enabling developers and Engineering Procurement and Construction firms to efficiently navigate complex topographical challenges while optimizing costs and streamlining project execution. The whitepaper can be downloaded from the Solar Power World on-line magazine. (Click Here)
Driving Efficiency in Solar Development
As solar development increasingly shifts towards large-scale solar installations in challenging topographies, traditional design approaches often lead to excessive grading, higher steel costs, and extended construction schedules. PVGRAd® addresses these issues by providing a data-driven, automated approach that optimizes earthwork, steel usage, hydrology, and construction planning to achieve outcomes that are both cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.
“We are honored to have PVGRAd® featured in Solar Power World,” said Javier Damia-Levy, Energy Practice Leader at AZTEC Engineering. “This recognition provides an excellent opportunity for solar professionals to explore the tangible benefits of our technology in real-world applications.”
Key Insights from the Published Report
The article details the significant advantages PVGRAd® brings to solar project development, including:
- Minimizing grading and site disturbance through patented terrain-adaptive design algorithms and methodologies.
- Optimizing steel and foundation layouts to reduce material costs, by intensive numerical simulation methodologies solving the soil-pile interaction and pile sizing structural analysis.
- Integrating hydrological and environmental analysis to overcome the design challenges related to the integration of drainage features, flood areas, and erosion control.
- Enhancing project planning and logistics with advanced simulation capabilities that streamline construction workflows.
PVGRAd® is not merely a software tool—it is a comprehensive engineering solution backed by AZTEC’s extensive industry expertise, ensuring that solar projects are engineered with real-world challenges in mind. Currently, PVGRAd® has been successfully deployed across +18GW of large-scale solar projects worldwide, demonstrating significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Access the Full Report
To access the complete article in Solar Power World and/or to learn more about AZTEC’s PVGRAd® patented technology, visit www.pvgrad.com.
