Answers about Dynamite R&D
Clear, direct answers for clients, prime contractors and anyone evaluating Dynamite R&D for utility-scale solar field support.
What does Dynamite R&D do?
Dynamite R&D is a renewable-energy subcontractor specializing in utility-scale solar EPC support. We provide AWS-certified structural and mobile welding, precision machining and fabrication, heavy-equipment repair and maintenance, heavy-haul trucking, pre-construction electrical installation and constructability consulting, plus 24/7 emergency response and O&M — from build-out through completion.
Where is Dynamite R&D located and what areas does it serve?
We're headquartered in Marshall, Illinois. We actively serve Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, and are willing to mobilize and travel nationwide wherever utility-scale solar work takes us.
Is Dynamite R&D a union contractor?
Yes. We're a signatory union contractor with the IUOE (Operating Engineers), IBEW (Electrical Workers) and Laborers (LIUNA), giving us direct access to skilled, organized tradespeople including certified welders and licensed electricians.
What certifications and safety record does Dynamite R&D have?
We employ AWS-certified mobile welders and fabricators, work to PE specifications, and maintain an EMR of 1.0 with a zero-recordable-incident record. We're a verified ISNetworld-compliant contractor and partner with Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI).
Which solar tracker systems does Dynamite R&D have experience with?
Our crews are experienced across all major solar tracker systems, including ATI, Nextracker, Array Technologies, GameChange Solar and Nevados.
What insurance does Dynamite R&D carry?
We carry a full insurance package built for prime contractors: General Liability, Umbrella/Excess, Auto, Workers' Compensation, and Contractors Pollution & Professional Liability (E&O).
How large are the projects Dynamite R&D has supported?
We've supported approximately 3.1 GW of solar capacity across 11+ utility-scale solar projects, with the largest single project at 637 MW.
Who owns and leads Dynamite R&D?
Dynamite R&D is co-founded and led by Veronica Whitesell (Co-Founder & President), who manages strategy, business development, compliance and operations, and Nolan Whitesell (Co-Founder, Operations & Field Leadership), a certified welder who oversees daily field operations. It is a Whitesell & Martin, Inc. company.
Does Dynamite R&D offer emergency or O&M services?
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency response, warranty work and operations & maintenance (O&M) for utility-scale solar, with rapid mobilization for urgent field needs.
How do I request a quote or pre-qualify Dynamite R&D?
Contact us at (812) 230-8055 or info@dynamiterandd.com to discuss scope. We share our Statement of Qualification (SOQ), detailed project references and contractor history with qualified contractors on request.