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A Step-By-Step Guide on the Solar Panel Installation Process

You’ve studied up on solar, and you’re finally ready to pull the trigger on a solar panel system. So what happens next? It’s a big home improvement project with many steps, but most people aren’t aware of what the solar installation process entails. 

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through what to expect during the solar panel installation process.

Step 1: Assessment and Planning

First, there will be an on-site assessment to determine a few things: 

  • Roof Integrity 
  • Roof Orientation 
  • Shading 

Your roof needs to be structurally sound enough to support the solar panels, and the orientation of your roof determines placement for maximum sun exposure. If there are any shaded areas from trees or other structures, those issues will need to be addressed. 

The assessment will help the solar experts design the best possible system for your home.

Step 2: Designing the System

After the assessment, solar technicians will factor in all of the pertinent information to design a system based on your home’s specifications and your energy requirements. 

Step 3: Obtaining Permits

Next up, you need permission from Big Brother. Luckily, your contractor will be well-versed in the permits and regulations required for the project and can help you with everything you need. 

Solar permitting is a problematic and costly issue with several proposed solutions to address the difficulty and expense caused by direct and indirect permitting.

Licensed Approval Authority Permission Conept

Step 4. Ready to Install

Once all the proper paperwork is approved, the installation can begin! This process consists of several detailed steps to ensure the overall installation goes smoothly. 

  • Additional inspection: Your roof will be re-checked for integrity as well as any debris that might hinder installation.
  • Worksite Setup: The crew of solar technicians will decide on the best placement — ideally, south-facing and unobstructed. Then they will designate work zones. 
  • Mounting: The mounting system will be installed at an angle to support the panels and allow for maximum sunlight. 
  • Panel Installation: With the racking in place, it’s time to get your panels on the roof and secure them with bolts and brackets.
  • Wiring and Inverter Installation: Now, your panels get some juice. The inverter is mounted and wiring is connected to the panels. The inverter converts the harnessed energy into electricity. 

This entire process could take a day, or up to a week. It all depends on the system’s size and any unforeseen delays — bad weather, roof damage, equipment malfunction, etc. 

Step 5: Fire it Up

Now that your system is fully installed, you can turn it on and start enjoying the benefits of a sun-powered home. 

Additional Installation Info

  • Solar Battery and Storage: The installation process may involve a solar battery — if you opted for one. This means you could be totally energy independent, or grid-connected with a solar battery for additional solar storage.
  • Net Metering: If you’re net-metered, this means you are connected to the grid and surplus energy can be sent back to the grid on credit.
some solar panels on the roof of a private house

Go Solar with Gurr Brothers Energy!

Going solar is a sustainable and cost-effective way to generate energy for your home or business. By following this guide and working with solar experts, you can enjoy all the benefits of renewable energy while contributing to a brighter, greener future. 

Contact Gurr Brothers Energy today to discuss your solar panel installation!

Author: Hunter S.

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