We’ll explain how to install solar panels and estimate how long it could take for your home.
1. Selecting a solar energy installer
From one day to two weeks
Selecting a solar installation is your entire solar journey’s first and most crucial stage. What firm you choose will affect not only the cost of your installation but also its timeliness and quality!
2. Site evaluation
One week
Your solar installer will need a site inspection once you select them to ensure your roof is appropriate for a solar installation. A representative from the installation firm will visit your home to look around and assess the state, shading, size, and orientation of your roof. Additionally, they’ll check to see whether your roof can support the weight of solar panels and examine your electrical panel to determine if it needs to be upgraded.
3. System layout
2-3 weeks
An expert will begin developing your solar system as soon as it is established that your roof is suitable for solar power. The system is designed for electricity use, roof characteristics, local building code standards, and utility requirements.
4. Requesting solar and building permits
2-6 weeks
Since installing solar panels is a construction project, you must obtain all necessary licenses before work can start. Unfortunately, going solar will take the most time because of the regulatory procedure. The specific permissions required to change depending on the town. While some require numerous construction and electrical licenses, others require permits particular to solar energy.
5. Requesting solar and building permits
2-6 weeks
Since installing solar panels is a construction project, you must obtain all necessary licenses before work can start. Unfortunately, going solar will take the most time because of the regulatory procedure. The specific permissions required to change depending on the town. While some require numerous construction and electrical licenses, others just require permits particular to solar energy.
6. Making equipment purchases and installation plans
1-3 weeks
Your business can get started on installing your system once your permits are approved. Some installers are prepared with the necessary tools to begin working on your project immediately. While you won’t need to wait for equipment to arrive, you might have to wait for them to make time for your installation in their schedule. Because of this, we give this stage at least one week.
7. Installation
6-3 weeks
The actual installation of your solar panels will take the least amount of time, as we previously said. Your installation company will finish the average household solar installation in under 6 hours!
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