Hi everyone — and welcome to PowerForum.org!
I'm Mahir Derman, founder of Provolt Energy and creator of this platform. I've spent nearly two decades in engineering and technology, including deep experience in utility interconnection, power system design, procurement, and project execution for commercial and utility-scale clean energy projects. Over the years, I’ve worked across 22+ U.S. states and dealt with 100+ utilities, ISOs, and AHJs, solving real-world grid integration and technical challenges.
I created PowerForum as a space where professionals like us — developers, engineers, utility specialists, project managers, field techs, and equipment suppliers — can come together to:
Whether you're here to troubleshoot a relay logic issue, understand a tariff policy, compare inverters, or just connect with peers — this forum is for you.
I'm Mahir Derman, founder of Provolt Energy and creator of this platform. I've spent nearly two decades in engineering and technology, including deep experience in utility interconnection, power system design, procurement, and project execution for commercial and utility-scale clean energy projects. Over the years, I’ve worked across 22+ U.S. states and dealt with 100+ utilities, ISOs, and AHJs, solving real-world grid integration and technical challenges.
I created PowerForum as a space where professionals like us — developers, engineers, utility specialists, project managers, field techs, and equipment suppliers — can come together to:
- Share real experiences
- Solve difficult interconnection and design problems
- Learn from each other’s challenges and successes
- Build a community around the technical side of clean energy
Whether you're here to troubleshoot a relay logic issue, understand a tariff policy, compare inverters, or just connect with peers — this forum is for you.