Consult, Train, Develop, Implement, Sustain: Consulting for Energy and the Environment.
RUTH PAGE-NELSON, M.S.
Licensed Master Electrician – Alabama & Georgia
Solar Energy Systems Designer | Hybrid & Off-Grid Specialist
Agrivoltaics & Energy Efficiency Developer
Contact: Ruth@SmartNorthAmerica.com | 678-591-0774 | Alabama & Georgia
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Renewable Energy Systems Designer and Licensed Master Electrician with extensive experience designing, engineering, and deploying grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid solar photovoltaic systems. Proven expertise in battery storage integration, NEC-compliant installations, agricultural energy systems, and energy efficiency optimization. Experienced in full lifecycle project delivery from feasibility and load analysis through commissioning and performance optimization.
CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Solar PV System Design
- Hybrid & Off-Grid System Architecture
- Battery Energy Storage (Lithium Integration)
- NEC-Compliant Electrical Design & Installation
- Load Calculations & Panel Integration
- Inverter Programming & Commissioning
- Ground Mount & Fixed Tilt Racking Systems
- Energy Audits & Efficiency Optimization
- Agrivoltaics & Dual-Use Land Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Designed and deployed multiple on-grid solar PV systems for residential, commercial and agricultural applications.
- Engineered off-grid and hybrid systems supporting, remote installations, homes, irrigation pumps, refrigeration, lighting, and farm infrastructure.
- Integrated lithium battery storage systems for resiliency and load continuity.
- Performed NEC-compliant commercial, residential and industrial electrical contracting, panel upgrades, grounding, bonding, and AC/DC installations.
- Developed agrivoltaic installations integrating crop production and livestock shading beneath solar arrays.
- Conducted energy audits and implemented efficiency measures prior to PV system sizing.
EDUCATION
Master of Science (M.S.), Management & Leadership – Troy University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology & Chemistry – University of Florida
LICENSURE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Licensed Master Electrician – Alabama
Licensed Master Electrician – Georgia
NABCEP Program Manager / Solar Training Leader
USDA REAP Renewable Energy Project Packager