Introduction: Getting Solar Projects Through Permitting Designing a solar PV system is only one part of getting a project completed. The next big step is getting that design accepted by the local authority, utility, and other agencies involved in the project. This is where solar permit submission services become important. A solar company can have a good system design, quality equipment, and an experienced installation crew, but if the permit package is incomplete or does not match local...

For a solar installer, getting a project sold is only the beginning. After the customer approves the system, there is still a fair amount of work required before the installation crew can actually get started. Site information needs to be reviewed, equipment needs to be confirmed, drawings have to be prepared, and the permit package needs to meet the requirements of the local authority. This is where solar permit design services become important. A good permit design is not simply a drawing...

A solar project does not go from a customer approval straight to installation. There are several steps in between, and design is one of the most important ones. The system needs to be laid out correctly, equipment needs to be shown in the right locations, electrical calculations have to be completed and the drawings need to meet the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction, or AHJ. For installers, this part of the project can sometimes become a bottleneck. A sales team may have...