• Roof imaging • Drone used (weather permitting) • Assess condition, size and slopeClear access to any and all electrical/breaker boxes • Take pictures of front and interior (Dreadfront removed) • Access to attic (if applicable) • Assess structural integrity for where the panel racking will be secured. • Evaluate surroundings for shade or other production limiters • Measurements for any trenching if applicable.
System Engineering & Design/Site Plan Approvals
We take all of the information gathered from the site survey and develop a “flight plan”, A.K.A. your engineered design. This custom plan allows you to visually see where you are going and how we’ll get you there!
• System schematic/design • Site Plan/Design Approval • Your approval & HOA Approval (if applicable)
Step three.
Once we have developed a “flight plan” we will need your official approval before moving forward. We also need approval from any other relevant authorities. Some of these may include local jurisdictions for building oversight, utility companies, and even an HOA if applicable.
• Utility - Net Metering Application and approval • Permitting approval
Step Two
Main Flight
Pre-Install, Installation, and Next Steps
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Pre-Installation Call
After we complete the consultation call, inspect your property, create & engineer designs for your solar system, and receive approval for the plan, then Pre-Flight is complete. Congratulations! Next, it's time for installation! We will schedule and confirm a day when we can start the installation.
2
Installation
We execute the “flight plan”. We’ll install the solar panels, conduit, electrical wiring, inverter set, and battery! Anything that is part of the approved design, you can rely on us to do and do well. In many cases this can be done in a single day, but depending on a few factors including the overall system size, it may require additional time.
3
Post-Installation Call
We review the installation to make sure everything is coming along as expected. . At this point in the process, the hard work is behind us. We’ll make sure you are fully aware of what the next steps are and the timelines associated with them.
Step Three
Post-Flight
Begin being energy independent with ongoing support.
If required, your local utility company will have to remove your old meter and replace it with a bi-directional meter in order to measure both usage and production and give credit accordingly.
• Local inspectors need to evaluate the installation and verify that it meets code and has been completed according to standards outlined in the issued permit. • If required, your local utility company will have to remove your old meter and replace it with a bi-directional meter in order to measure both usage and production and give credit accordingly.
System Activation and Monitoring
With a new meter swap, the local utility company will notify us that everything is satisfactory, and you can officially use your solar energy system.
• With a new meter swap, you can officially use your solar energy system. • Ensure your monitoring is set up and you are knowledgeable on how to view and understand your solar production data.
Warranties and On-going Support
Solar support doesn't stop after the post-flight. We strive to give continuous support as you become energy independent! We’ll be here when you need us. And to be honest, even if you don’t need us we’ll still be here, because we aren’t going anywhere.
• Warranty Information • Corporate contact information • On-going service and support
I had all the same skepticism but it's been amazing. We run the air all day every day. The electric company will continue to go up (inflation) but my bill will stay the same.
