Steps In Going Solar

  1. Evaluation of home/site
  2. Evaluation of last 12 months electrical usage
  3. Energy usage audit/ breakdown
  4. Proposed site plan showing placement of solar equipment
  5. After bid signing/approval
  6. Permit process with local ordinance
  7. Filing of solar installation application/ posting fees
  8. Electrical diagram of solar system produced
  9. Plan of property with solar components represented
  10. Submittal of all specifications of equipment being used on project
  11. Engineering specifications and drawing if required
  12. Filing of NEM application with Power company
  13. After permit approval
  14. 1st phase of installation
  15. Roof mounts, hardware, flashings, stand offs installed
  16. After NEM application approved
  17. Solar racking, panels, inverters, BOS components, metering/monitoring system, plaques installed
  18. Call for final inspection by local authority
  19. After Power company final approval
  20. PTO (permission to operate) issued
  21. Electric meter tagged with power companies supplied tag
  22. System switched on and tested for output
  23. Live monitoring activated
  24. You start enjoying the benefits of generating your own electricity