If you have started to consider investing in solar panels for your home or business, you are probably wondering what to expect during your project. At OneSun, we implement a streamlined process to make your solar experience perfect.
Here's what to expect:
1. Initial Consultation
Choosing the right system size and specs is imperative for maximizing your ROI. During a free consultation, we will present a customized solution for your property per your unique situation, needs, and goals. There is never a one size fits all solar system!
We offer consultations:
2. Site Survey
Once your project scope is finalized, we will schedule a site survey during which we will check your roof condition, take on-site measurements, and gather electrical and structural details.
3. Planning / Engineering
After collecting relevant on-site details, OneSun will prepare your official solar layout and send it to you for approval before finalization.
4. Building & Safety Approval (and any other required approvals)
Once your plans are complete, we will proceed with the permitting process right away. Any other required approvals will be completed during this time as well (i.e. HOA approval).
5. The Big Day: Installation!
As soon as your local AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) has approved your project and issued a permit, we will schedule your solar installation. Most residential installations will be completed in one day, but larger or more complex systems may require an extra day.
6. Final City Inspection
A building inspector will check the work and ensure all components are installed up to par with local codes and regulations.
7. Permission to Operate (PTO) from utility company
After the city inspection is approved, your local utility company will issue permission to operate for your solar system. Once this takes place, your system will officially be connected to the grid. At this point, your billing will also switch over to to net metering.
There are some important changes to net metering coming up in California, check out
our post about NEM 3.0 to learn more.
8. Monitoring Setup
We offer complimentary 24/7 live online monitoring for all of the PV systems we install. We will send you access to your monitoring portal where you can view your system performance in real time!
Please note, there will naturally be some variation in project turnaround time across different AHJs and utility companies. Contact us today for a customized solution!
(877)-662-0116
info@onesunsolar.net