TDH International

We believe in the value of relationships and serving others. We are committed to a sustainable future and to improving the social, economic, and environmental well being and prosperity of our communities.

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TDH Associates International was founded in 1985 in Bakersfield, CA and expanded to San Diego in 2012. TDH entered the Renewable Energy field in 1988, and began international operations in 1994 with projects in China and Europe. Mr. Hightower the founder has been a pilot for 30 years, and speaks French fluently.
TDH is qualified to provide services on an individual, or collaborative basis worldwide. TDH is SBE and DBE certified.

Areas of Expertise

Information Systems
  • Geographic Information Systems "GIS"
  • Asset and Facilities Management
  • 3D Photorealistic Visualization and Simulations
  • Web Services, Networking, computer hardware and software
  • Renewable Energy
  • Resource Assessment, and Energy Projections
  • Large Scale Project Development (Solar and Wind)
  • Remote Power Analysis and Monitoring systems "REGIS"
  • Consulting on Green and Sustainable developments
  • Transportation Systems
  • Airline and General Aviation - Air Charter
  • Airport Managemenet and Operations - Airport GIS
  • Land Use and Transporation Modeling
  • Transit-oriented development - TOD
  • High Speed Rail - HSR
  • Summary of Projects


    TDH Associates International
    Owner/Principal
    Held position as Regional Transportation Planner. Develop GIS-based land use and transportation models. Manage model development and modeling research. Project manager for 3D visualizations, and Bakersfield Metropolitian Transit Study 2015
    Kern Council of Governments - Municipal Planning Organization (MPO)
    Regional Transportation Planner
    Develop GIS-based land use and transportation models. Manage model development and modeling research. Project manager for 3D visualizations, and Bakersfield Metropolitian Transit Study 2015
    The Hightower Energy Company - THE Company
    Owner
    Newly formed division of TDH Associates International to develop large scale Renewable Energy projects, provide Renewable Energy related Consulting and Energy Monitoring systems.
    Cleantech America, Inc
    Solar Project Development
    GIS based Development of large-scale Solar projects
    California Sunrise, LLC - Cal City, CA
    Founding Partner
    Design and co-develop three 1-10 megawat Solar PV farms. Negotiated SCE Power Purchase Agreement and CPUC approval. CS I (1 mwatt) scheduled to begin construction Oct 2008
    City of Bakersfield, CA
    Special Assistant to the City Manager
    Created GIS based maps and reports to support new land developments, advanced planning, and annexations.
    Solar Demonstration Center, Inc.
    Co-Founder/CTO
    Designed 1 mwatt solar farm for Mojave Airport. Developed off-grid and portable power systems
    Photorealistic Visualization Project - Nice, France
    GIS Consultant
    Joint-Venture with French Multi-Media Firm. Create GIS Maps and 3D Photorealistic visualizations of the Port of Nice, and Monaco. Prepared French-English Presentations for Major EU Conference, Government Officials and AD Agencies. Collaborated on Computer Animated Production
    DSG Inc. City of Industry, CA
    Chief Technology Officer - CTO
    Design and implement new VoIP networks and telco gateways Design, program, host and manage web servers. Developed Web based Customer Account Management System. Established, organized and managed Technical Services Department VoIP Consulting and client application design (sales engineering)
    California State University, Bakersfield (On going)
    Information Technology Consultant/GIS Coordinator
    Manage CSUB GIS LAB, projects and student interns. Created various GIS infrastructure maps of CSUB
    Developed Photo-realistic Visualizations for the Amtrak train station, Veteran's Memorial, Large Commercial/Residential Complex, Aerial Pipeline Patrol Mapping System
    International Wind Project Development - 200 megawatt (mw) Mainland China
    Project Development, Finance and PPA Contract Negotiations
    Wind Resource Assessment, and Turbine Siting
    Setup Wind Turbine data center in London
    Wind Project Development and Operations - SeaWest Tehachapi, Altamont, Palm Springs,CA
    Developed Production Analysis and Management System "P.A.M.S."
    Developed Turbine Information and Management System "T.I.M.S."
    Programmed VAX/VMS based relational database and portable handheld computer system for maintenance crews
    Aviation
    SR-71/A-12 Blackbird restoration for the Seattle Museum of Flight
    Air Charters (FAA Part 135), corporate aircraft management
    Develop Airport GIS Projects
    Developed Airport GIS System for Carlsbad/Palomar Airport
    Developed Airport Lease Management Database for Bakersfield, Kern County Airport
    Develop Data Acquisition system for jet aircraft flight-testing
    Electric Vehicles
    Build and install data acquisition system in SMUD (electric utility) owned vehicles. EV Infrastructure planning and Design at Denver, CO. Design and build Electric Airport Utility vehicle. Provide road service/support for EV race in Honolulu, HI
    Other Projects
    Petroleum Oil Well Production Analysis
    Radio and Satellite communications
    Websites, Networks and Web hosting.