Solar Installation Process
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Action’s Solar Installation Process
We offer an 8-step process to ensure that you’re informed about your San Diego solar installation every step of the way. Contact us today to speak with one our experts about how to get started installing solar panels on your San Diego home!
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Step 1: Initial Discussion
For the first step in the solar installation process, you will have a meeting with one of our highly qualified solar installers in San Diego to discuss your financing options, energy needs, as well as the estimated cost of the installation. They will also answer your questions and address any concerns you may have about getting a solar system.
During the initial consultation, your solar installers in San Diego will guide you through the sizing process of your solar panels, as well as explain how the cost of the installation will be determined based on your average energy usage and other relevant factors.
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Step 2: Site Survey
In order to ensure that your solar panel installation in San Diego brings you maximum benefits over the course of the system’s lifespan, our meticulous solar installers will take their time when performing the initial site survey. This will include checking your roof dimensions, vent and chimney positions, roof thickness, and slope angles, as well as any other inspections needed to ensure a long-lasting and highly efficient solar panel solution for your property.
Step 3: Design Formulation
Once your solar installers in San Diego have developed the initial design for your system, it is time for our engineering team to shine. They will formulate the design and create the drawings needed to get jurisdictional permits and HOA approvals. The design engineering stage will include considerations such as the module layout, wire and string sizing, and the pertinent electrical ratings and codes. We will email you an overlay of your panel design for your review and approval.
4: Approval & Permits
Once you have approved your overlay, our engineers will create your plans set to be submitted for permitting. If you choose our solar company in San Diego for your installation, you won’t have to worry about the often tedious city approval and permitting procedure. Leave it to our solar installers to submit your solar plans and any needed permits to your county or city, following their specific requirements.
Keep in mind that the solar installation approval process tends to differ from one city to the next, with some cities requiring complex engineering reports and others asking for a stamped HOA approval letter. This process can last anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks depending on your location.
5: Solar Panel Installation San Diego
Once all the necessary permits are obtained, our team will finally move onto the solar panel installation in San Diego. They will first prepare your roof to create a sturdy base for your solar panels, as well as prevent leaks by using double-flash roof mounting. During the second stage of the installation, our solar installers will attach the panels to the roof mounting, complete all wiring, and set up a performance monitoring device in your home.
6: NEM Application & Inspections
After your solar panel installation stage, you will need to get permission to operate your new solar system. This involves filling out the net metering application, having your system inspected by the city, and getting approval from the utility company. This part of the process can be quite overwhelming to new solar customers in San Diego. That is why we take it upon ourselves to provide all the necessary information to your utility company as well as answer any technical questions they may have, allowing you to relax and focus on other endeavors.
7. Permission to Operate
After the city inspection and utility approval, you will receive PTO, i.e. Permission to Operate, meaning that you can start using your new residential solar in San Diego. We will let you know that your PTO has been issued as soon as the utility company notifies us. This phase of the process can take anywhere from one to two weeks.
Step 8: Post Solar Panel Installation Procedure
As the final step of the San Diego solar panel installation process, we will activate your performance monitoring and answer any questions you may have. For instance, we can explain to you how to read the information on the display and teach you how to use the monitoring device. We will also send you useful solar information and guidelines via email.
When you need a solar system for your home, trust the expert solar installers serving San Diego from Action Solar!