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

70 posts
Buyer's GuideSolar Design & Engineering

Best Solar Design Software in 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 in 2026: 7 Tools Compared 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: 7 Tools Ranked for 2026

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

Solar Design Software in the USA 2026: 7 Tools Ranked for Installers

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 in 2026: 7 Tools That Actually 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 Drafting — Solar SLD Workflow Guide

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

Future of Floating Solar Power Plants in India: Market, Engineering and ROI

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 Guide: Maximize Returns for Your Plant

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: Best Solar Design Software

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 Technical Indicators

Mar 20, 2026
Comparison

PMC Services India vs In-House Project Management for Solar Projects: Complete Cost & Quality Comparison 2026

Mar 11, 2026
Listicle

How to Choose a Solar Engineering Partner: 12 Critical Factors EPCs Must Evaluate in 2026

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 Pay for Engineering Services

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