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
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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