EPC: Design + Build

Sun Tribe Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provides turnkey EPC services — from pre-NTP support through final acceptance testing for PV and storage projects. Our work can be found throughout the mid-Atlantic region, and in Virginia, we’re second to none.
  • 92

    Projects completed

  • 100%

    Passing rate on final acceptance tests

  • 0

    Projects Abandoned

  • 9

    Projects under construction

  • In-house

    Certified Storm Water + E&S Inspectors

  • In-house

    Licensed Electricians

  • In-house

    Professional
    Engineers

  • 1st

    Pollinator Certified Site in Virginia

We build projects safely, on time, and on budget.

We start with thoughtful project design, and build upon it with a sound strategy to tackle a host of engineering concerns, from slope of the land, to ensuring that foundations match soil type, to determining the appropriate electrical configuration for your project.

Your Sun Tribe EPC support team is ready to assist in the development of legacy-worthy solar, storage, and solar+storage projects, with expertise in the following areas:

  • Estimating + Developer Support
  • Supply Chain
  • Engineering
  • Environmental, Health, and Safety
  • Project Management
  • Field Operations
  • QA/QC + Commissioning

For O&M support, visit our dedicated Asset Management business.

Safety

At Sun Tribe, safety isn’t just a goal – it’s a foundational responsibility.

Our commitment to safety starts with a comprehensive curriculum of trainings and certifications held by our team. This is how we ensure safe job sites that protect our workers and demonstrate respect for the communities in which we work. Our impeccable safety record – buttressed by continuous improvement – helps us build the best teams and makes us good neighbors.

Environmental

Our deep expertise ensures the successful design and implementation of environmental management practices for your project, from stormwater runoff to soil health.

Sun Tribe’s environmental offerings include: 

  • In-house inspectors: VA DEQ certified Stormwater Management Inspector
  • VA DEQ certified Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector
  • Daily project oversight
  • Daily observations – digitally logged – to ensure compliance

Pollinator Certified

Sun Tribe has a commitment to supporting the proliferation of native pollinator species at ground mounted solar sites. We were on the ground floor of the development of Virginia’s Pollinator-Smart / Bird Habitat Scorecard program and established the first pollinator-certified site in 2020. 

Pollinator-friendly solar sites leverage native vegetation to support birds, butterflies, and other crucial wildlife. From optimizing the native seed mix and mowing regime, to continually mapping and eradicating invasive species, Sun Tribe is committed to ensuring that native pollinator species thrive at our ground mounted solar sites.

Community Solar

We believe community solar assets benefit us all. Over the last seven years, we have scaled a workforce that delivers on this belief. In our home state of Virginia, our EPC team has successfully permitted and constructed nearly all the projects in this capacity range, accounting for the unique attributes that this asset class demand; demonstrating our ability to tackle everything from stormwater permitting to bespoke interconnection requirements.

Building Solar; Strengthening Communities

Creating local jobs does more than grow the economy – it also builds community-rooted project support. 

At Sun Tribe, we’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with neighborhood suppliers, contractors, employers, and stakeholders – and we’re committed to creating local jobs in every community in which we work.

Sun Tribe desires to further fuel the engine of workforce development – growing local solar capacity through training, outreach, and a rigorous approach to high-quality standards.

We also support the Solar Hands-On Instructional Network of Excellence (SHINE). SHINE is a public-private partnership founded by Southside Virginia Community College, CHESSA, leading solar developers, construction companies, energy consulting & recruiting firms, and tech companies. Through SHINE, we further inclusive, solar workforce development and equip Virginians with the tools and knowledge they need to enter the sector.

A few of our projects

EPC Inquires

Contact:

Taylor Brown
Cheif Technical Officer
[email protected]
800-214-4579

Mailing Address:
107 5th Street SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902