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.
LinkedIn Expertise: Solar Project FinanceCAPEX/OPEX/RESCO ModelsAccelerated DepreciationMNRE Subsidy ProcessingCivil Engineering
Articles by Akash Hirpara
73 posts GuideSolar EPC Business
Solar EPC Pricing and Margins: A Founder's Quoting Guide
Oct 6, 2026 · 11 min read
Problem SolutionSolar EPC Business
Solar Project Cash Flow: How Design Delays Stall Payments
Oct 6, 2026 · 10 min read
US SolarTax Credits
FEOC Documentation Requirements for Solar Projects
Sep 26, 2026 · 19 min read
Knowledge BaseUSA Solar
MACRS Depreciation for Solar Installers: 2026 Guide
Sep 26, 2026 · 20 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Permit Design
Solar Permit Fees by State: 51-Jurisdiction Guide
Sep 26, 2026 · 24 min read
Knowledge BaseAutoCAD
Solar Design File Formats: DWG, PDF and Revit for Buyers
Aug 7, 2026 · 17 min read
Buyer's GuideSolar Permit Design
Solar Plan Set Quotes by State: Scope, Fees and Process
Aug 7, 2026 · 22 min read
Problem SolutionIndia Solar
ALMM List-II Deadline: 31 December 2026 for C&I Projects
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: Free Sticker vs Real Cost
Jun 14, 2026 · 16 min read
ComparisonGround Mount
PVcase Alternatives: 6 Tools for Ground-Mount Developers
Jun 14, 2026 · 13 min read
ComparisonPVsyst
PVsyst Alternatives 2026: 7 Bankable Tools, 1 Free Option
Jun 14, 2026 · 16 min read
ComparisonPVsyst
PVsyst Software Price 2026: CHF 700 License vs Outsourcing
Jun 14, 2026 · 10 min read
ComparisonUtility Scale
RatedPower Alternatives: 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
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 in 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: Full Form, Lists I-III and BOQ Impact
Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering
ASCE 7-22 Wind Loads for Rooftop Solar: 7-16 vs 7-22
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 SLD Drawing for Solar: Electrical vs Plain AutoCAD
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar
BESCOM Drawings for Solar Net Metering: 5-Format Checklist
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar
California Solar Permit Guide: AHJ Rules, Title 24 and CEC
Jun 5, 2026 · 19 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar
CEIG Approval for Solar: Full Form, Drawings, State Guide
Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar
Colorado Solar Permit Guide: Xcel Energy and NEC 2023 Rules
Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
BESSHybrid Solar
DC vs AC Coupling for Solar Batteries: 2026 Decision Matrix
Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Knowledge BaseDISCOM
DISCOM Approval for Net Metering: 12-State Guide 2026
Jun 5, 2026 · 22 min read
Floating SolarIndia Solar
Floating Solar Power Plants in India: 2026 Market Guide
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering
The Hidden Cost of an In-House Solar Designer in India
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: Template and Checklist
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar
How to Submit a Solar Permit to an AHJ: Complete Checklist
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
TutorialHybrid Solar
Hybrid Solar for African Telecom Towers: A Design Method
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 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: Solar Permits for LA Installers
Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
ComparisonBESS
Lithium-Ion vs Flow Battery for Utility Solar: 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
Jun 5, 2026 · 16 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar
North Carolina Solar Permit Guide: Duke Energy and AHJ Rules
Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
AnalysisSolar Design & Engineering
Per-MW Solar Engineering Cost: In-House Drivers and Audit
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuidePVsyst
PVsyst for Floating Solar: Albedo, Soiling and Cooling Setup
Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
How-To GuidePVsyst
PVsyst Soiling Loss Modeling: India and Africa 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 Mis-Costed Cables Erode EPC Margin
Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
ComparisonOutsourcing
Solar Designer Freelancer in India: An Honest Comparison
Jun 5, 2026 · 14 min read
ReferenceSolar Design & Engineering
Solar Earthing & Lightning Protection: IS 3043 and IEC 62305
Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Ultimate GuideSolar Design & Engineering
Solar Engineering for Indian EPCs: The Complete Workflow
Jun 5, 2026 · 19 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: 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: Houston, Dallas, Austin AHJ Rules
Jun 5, 2026 · 17 min read
Buyer's GuideIndia Solar
Best Solar Panel Company in India: 9 Ranked by ALMM GW
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar
UGVCL Solar Net Metering: Gujarat Drawings and GEDA Steps
Jun 5, 2026 · 18 min read
How-To GuideUSA Solar
Washington Solar Permit Guide: PSE, Seattle and 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: 6 Report Deliverables + Process
Apr 17, 2026 · 20 min read
Comparison
Offshore vs Onshore Outsourcing in India: Solar Design Guide
Apr 6, 2026
Ultimate Guide
Solar Panel Permit Requirements in India: State Guide 2026
Apr 6, 2026
dharaSolar Design
Solar Design Pricing Models: Fixed, Hourly and Per-MW
Apr 5, 2026 · 22 min read
How-To Guide
How to Evaluate Solar Design Quality: 8 Real Indicators
Mar 20, 2026
Comparison
Solar PMC Services in India vs In-House Team: Scope and Fit
Mar 11, 2026
Listicle
How to Choose a Solar Engineering Partner: 12 Factors
Mar 9, 2026
Ultimate Guide
Solar Rooftop Detailed Engineering: Structural Guide (2026)
Mar 9, 2026
Ultimate Guide
Solar Design Cost Breakdown 2026: What EPCs Actually Pay
Mar 4, 2026
Knowledge BaseSolar Design & Engineering
ABC Solar Panels: All Back Contact vs TOPCon and PERC
Jun 26, 2025 · 17 min read
How-To GuideIndia Solar
PM KUSUM Component C Scheme: Feeder Solarisation, 30% CFA
Feb 10, 2025 · 18 min read
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