Akash Hirpara
MD & CFO

Akash Hirpara

Akash Hirpara is Managing Director and CFO of Heaven Designs. Trained in civil engineering, Akash oversees the company's finance, operations, and procurement functions. He is particularly well-versed in solar project economics, CAPEX, OPEX, and RESCO structuring, and helps clients navigate accelerated depreciation, subsidy processing, and channel partner programs. His financial acumen ensures Heaven Designs delivers both engineering quality and commercial viability on every project.

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Expertise: Solar Project FinanceCAPEX/OPEX/RESCO ModelsAccelerated DepreciationMNRE Subsidy ProcessingCivil Engineering

Articles by Akash Hirpara

72 posts
Knowledge BaseAutoCAD

Solar Design File Formats: DWG, PDF, and Revit Explained for Buyers

Aug 7, 2026 · 17 min read
Problem SolutionIndia Solar

ALMM List-II Deadline: What C&I Solar EPCs Must Do by December

Jul 18, 2026 · 17 min read
Buyer's GuideSolar Design & Engineering

Best Solar Design Software 2026: 10 Platforms Ranked

Jun 14, 2026 · 19 min read
Buyer's GuideFloating Solar

Floating Solar Design Software: 2026 FPV Buyer's Guide

Jun 14, 2026 · 16 min read
ComparisonHelioscope

HelioScope Alternatives for C&I Solar Designers in 2026

Jun 14, 2026 · 17 min read
Knowledge BaseUSA Solar

OpenSolar Pricing in 2026: The Free Sticker and Hidden Transaction Fees

Jun 14, 2026 · 16 min read
ComparisonGround Mount

PVcase Alternatives in 2026: 6 Tools for Ground-Mount Developers

Jun 14, 2026 · 13 min read
ComparisonPVsyst

PVsyst Alternatives 2026: 7 Tools for Bankable Yield

Jun 14, 2026 · 16 min read
ComparisonUtility Scale

RatedPower Alternatives in 2026: 6 Tools for Utility-Scale Developers

Jun 14, 2026 · 13 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

Satellite Roof Measurement for Solar: AI vs Drone LiDAR (2026)

Jun 14, 2026 · 16 min read
Buyer's GuideSolar Design & Engineering

Solar Carport Design Software: 2026 EPC Buyer's Guide

Jun 14, 2026 · 16 min read
Buyer's GuideSolar Design & Engineering

Solar Design Software Germany 2026: 7 Tools Ranked

Jun 14, 2026 · 19 min read
Buyer's GuideUSA Solar

Best Solar Design Software in the USA: 7 Tools Ranked

Jun 14, 2026 · 14 min read
ComparisonIndia Solar

Solar Ladder Alternatives for India Installers in 2026

Jun 14, 2026 · 17 min read
Buyer's GuideSolar Design & Engineering

Solar Proposal Software 2026: 7 Tools That Close Deals

Jun 14, 2026 · 15 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

Solar Simulation Software 2026: Lender-Grade Yield Picks

Jun 14, 2026 · 14 min read
Knowledge BaseIndia Solar

ALMM List Explained, How It Affects Your Solar BOQ

Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

ASCE 7-22 Wind Load for Solar Rooftops, A Designer's Reading

Jun 5, 2026 · 19 min read
ComparisonAurora Solar

Aurora vs Helioscope vs Heaven Designs, 2026 Buyer's Guide

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
ComparisonAutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical vs AutoCAD for Solar SLD Drawings

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar

BESCOM Solar Net Metering Guide, Karnataka Drawing Requirements & Approval

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

California AHJ Solar Permit Guide, Title 24, NEC 2020 CEC, Top AHJ Rules

Jun 5, 2026 · 19 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar

CEIG Drawing Approval Process India, State-by-State Walkthrough

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

Colorado Solar Permit Guide, Xcel Energy, NEC 2023, and Front Range AHJ Requirements

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
BESSHybrid Solar

DC vs AC Coupling for Solar Battery Systems: Engineering Decision Guide

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Knowledge BaseDISCOM

DISCOM Net Metering Process India, State-by-State Master Guide

Jun 5, 2026 · 22 min read
Floating SolarIndia Solar

Floating Solar Power Plants in India: Market and Costs

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

The Hidden Cost of an In-House Solar Designer, The ₹17L Math

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

How Are Solar Panels Made? From Sand to Silicon to Module

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar

How to Prepare a Solar DPR for MNRE Submission, Template + Checklist

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

How to Submit a Solar Permit Package to an AHJ, Complete Checklist

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
TutorialHybrid Solar

Hybrid Solar for African Telecom Towers, A Design Methodology

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
Knowledge BaseNEC 2023

IEEE 1547-2018, Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection for Solar

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Buyer's GuideSolar Design & Engineering

Indian Solar Design Firms for USA Companies, Buyer's Field Guide

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
Ultimate GuideRooftop Solar

Industrial Solar ROI in India: 18-30% Returns Explained

Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

LADBS SolarApp+ Guide, Step-by-Step Solar Permit Submission for LA Installers

Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
ComparisonBESS

Lithium-Ion vs Flow Battery for Utility-Scale Solar, A 2026 Outlook

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
ComparisonSolar Design & Engineering

IEC 61730 vs UL 61730, Module Safety Certification Explained

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

NEC 705.12 Solar Interconnection, Load-Side vs. Supply-Side Rules Explained

Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
Knowledge BaseNEC 2023

NEC 2017 to 2023, What Changed for Solar Designers

Jun 5, 2026 · 19 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

North Carolina Solar Permit Guide, Duke Energy, NC AHJ Requirements, NCDEQ

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
AnalysisSolar Design & Engineering

Per-MW Solar Engineering Cost Stack, 2026 Breakdown by EPC Size

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuidePVsyst

PVsyst for Floating Solar, Albedo, Soiling, Cooling Setup

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
How-To GuidePVsyst

PVsyst Soiling Loss Modeling for India and Africa, Regional Calibration

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

Self-Healing Solar Cells: Technology, Status & EPC Impact

Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
AnalysisSolar Design & Engineering

Solar BOQ Margins, How EPCs Lose 6% on Mis-Costed Cables

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
ComparisonOutsourcing

Solar Designer Freelancer India, An Honest Comparison

Jun 5, 2026 · 14 min read
ReferenceSolar Design & Engineering

Solar Earthing & Lightning Protection, IS 3043, IEC 62561 Applied

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Ultimate GuideSolar Design & Engineering

Solar Engineering for Indian EPCs, The Complete Workflow

Jun 5, 2026 · 19 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

Solar PE Stamp Explained, What It Is, Who Needs It, and What It Costs

Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
Buyer's GuideSolar Design & Engineering

Solar Rooftop Design Company India, 2026 Buyer's Guide

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

Solar Tracker Yield Gain Explained, Single-Axis vs Dual-Axis Math

Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
How-To GuideSolar Design & Engineering

STAAD Pro for Solar Structures, A Beginner's Modeling Guide

Jun 5, 2026 · 20 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

Texas Solar Permit Guide, AHJ Matrix for Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Buyer's GuideIndia Solar

Top Solar Panel Manufacturers in India: EPC Procurement Guide 2026

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar

UGVCL Solar Net Metering Guide, Gujarat Drawing Format & GEDA Approval

Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar

Washington State Solar Permit Guide, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle, NEC 2023

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

White-Label Solar Design Services, How They Actually Work

Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
dharaSolar Design

Solar Feasibility Study: Complete Process & Timeline Guide

Apr 17, 2026 · 20 min read
dharaSolar Design

Complete Guide to Solar Consultancy India in 2026

Apr 7, 2026 · 25 min read
dharaSolar Design

PVsyst vs HelioScope vs AutoCAD: Which Tool for Which Job

Apr 7, 2026 · 21 min read
dharaSolar Design

Rooftop Design India: State-Wise Regulations & Best Practices

Apr 7, 2026 · 29 min read
Comparison

Offshore vs Onshore Design Outsourcing India 2026

Apr 6, 2026
Ultimate Guide

Solar Permits India: State-Wise Processing Times 2026

Apr 6, 2026
dharaSolar Design

Solar Design Pricing Models: Fixed vs Hourly vs Per-MW Rates

Apr 5, 2026 · 22 min read
How-To Guide

How to Evaluate Solar Design Quality: 8 Real Indicators

Mar 20, 2026
Comparison

PMC Services India vs In-House Solar Project Management

Mar 11, 2026
Listicle

How to Choose a Solar Engineering Partner: 12 Factors

Mar 9, 2026
Ultimate Guide

Solar Structural Engineering in India: Complete Service Guide for EPC Companies in 2026

Mar 9, 2026
Ultimate Guide

Solar Design Cost Breakdown 2026: What EPCs Actually Pay

Mar 4, 2026
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering

ABC Solar Modules Explained: All Back Contact Technology Vs PERC & TOPCon

Jun 26, 2025 · 17 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar

PM-KUSUM Component C Explained: Feeder-Level Solarization

Feb 10, 2025 · 18 min read

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