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Chris Sandifer, PE

Graduate Electrical Engineer with broad expertise in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of electrical power distribution systems since 1972. Extensive experience and proficiency in the redesign, repair, and rebuilding of large rotating electrical equipment and large power transformers. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical physics that enable a superior design.

solar Experience

Independent Engineering Consultant (2010 - 2022)

• Provide a total scope of medium and high voltage interconnection services for utility scale solar voltaic renewable energy developers including circuit design and equipment specifications.

• Vet potential solar farm sites for interconnection to the grid pursuant to the utility's compatibility requirements and congestion restraints.

• Provided preliminary solar site layouts, interconnection application technical data, and a single line diagram for each Interconnection package for the utility.

• Perform post mortem failure analyses for all types of renewable generator equipment including fluid filled transformers, switchgear and inverters.

• Provided expert testimony as to the ‘health and safety’ and the harmony in hundreds of hearings for zoning, CUPs & SUPs in multiple states.

• Provided decommissioning reports, glare analysis, EMI, sound pressure et al. site specific reports.

• Registered professional engineer in SC, NC, FL, GA, VA & TX.

• Hold multiple FCC licenses including the GROL (General Radiotelephone Operators License).

• NABCEP board certified Photovoltaic System Inspector.

• NC Dept. of Agriculture certified Pesticide Applicator

• NCSBA certified Beekeeper

Electrical Contractor (1999 - 2022)
Licensed Electrical Contractor with the Unlimited Classification in NC: That business focus has been primarily the construction of medium and high voltage interconnections of utility scale renewable generators including photovoltaic, hydroelectric and landfill gas generators.

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Education

• Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

Farming
I grew up on a farm in SC and currently work and live on my farm in Nash County, NC. I lease approximately 100 acres for photovoltaic energy production. The importance of having a steady and stable cash flow for a percentage of the farm income is appreciated.

Planning Board
I serve on the Nash County Planning Board. Nash County has approved 38 utility-scale solar farms to date. The Board’s experience with solar farms, as well as that of the Nash County Planning Department staff, has been very positive, and we look forward to more solar projects to benefit our community.