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

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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