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Direct experience with over 30 legal cases related to PV systems. Provided expert witness services in several litigations on product defect cases, contractor liability cases, PV system performance disputes, structure fires related to PV systems, and many more. All legal cases in which Brooks Engineering has been involved have been settled without going to jury trial.

Work with the engineer who helped create the concept of independent engineering for the PV industry. Brooks Engineering chaired the development of Article 691, Large-Scale PV Electric Supply Stations, and scoped what independent electrical engineering reports should cover for PV power plants.

Take advantage of over 30 contiguous years of design and engineering experience in one person (not 5 people). As one of the thought leaders in all electrical aspects of PV systems, learn from experience how to design and engineer systems for long-term performance.

Known as the "Fire Guy" in the PV industry, Bill Brooks, PE has led the way to understanding what causes fires in PV systems. He has successfully developed the root cause of over a dozen fires in the past 10 years and has worked with colleagues to develop plausible root causes for many more fires involving PV systems.

Brooks Engineering has trained over 15,000 contractors and code officials over the past 25 years including trainings in the Caribbean including the U.S. Virgin Islands. His publications include the Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems, the Field Inspection Guidelines for PV Systems, and Understanding the CalFire Solar PV Installation Guidelines.

Brooks Engineering has worked with over 100 product manufacturers in the past 15 years to evaluate and assist in making sure that products meet the required codes and standards. With over 25 years of direct codes and standards work and representation on most committees involved with PV industry codes and standards, take advantage of unparalleled experience.