Why a multi disciplinary consulting team is the smarter choice for PV project development.

In today’s evolving renewable energy landscape, particularly within the photovoltaic (PV) sector, developers and investors are facing increasingly complex challenges. As utility-scale projects become larger, more strategic, and more exposed to regulatory, legal, and performance risks, the need for in-house expertise is growing. Companies often respond by seeking to hire professionals capable of managing authorisation processes, coordinating with local developers, and supporting investment analysis and legal compliance.

However, a growing number of players are recognising that building internal capacity through direct hiring is not always the most efficient—or effective—solution. An alternative and increasingly valuable approach is to engage a multi-disciplinary consulting team rather than a single internal professional.

This model offers clear advantages. First, it provides access to a range of specialised competencies in one integrated service package: permitting and regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement, investment modelling, legal structuring, and strategic coordination. The PV sector, by its very nature, requires a blend of technical, legal, financial, and project management skills. Relying on a single profile may expose the organisation to knowledge gaps or delays in project execution.

Second, engaging a consulting team allows companies to keep internal structures lean, avoiding the rigidity and cost burden of fixed employment. This is especially important for players operating in competitive markets where agility and scalability are key. By outsourcing to a trusted and experienced partner, companies retain flexibility while maintaining high-quality execution.

Moreover, consultancy teams are often structured to operate across multiple clients and projects. This dynamic structure ensures updated know-how and cross-project learning, benefiting each assignment with broader insights and industry practices that a single hire—focused on one project only—may not provide.

Finally, when structured properly, the cost of a flexible, high-performing team can be comparable to the cost of a single full-time employee, especially when considering overhead, training, and long-term employment obligations. But unlike an internal hire, a consulting team brings with it a tested process, shared accountability, and a collaborative work ethic shaped by the demands of multiple project environments.

At Deltasigma, we have seen firsthand how this approach leads to better project outcomes, faster time-to-market, and a stronger alignment with strategic business goals. For companies developing PV assets in Italy and abroad, this model is proving to be not just an alternative—but a competitive advantage.