Our Solar Panel Installation Process

Solar Me’s Step-By-Step Process

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  1. Initial Consultation

     Explore the Best Solution for Your Property
     The solar panel process begins with an initial consultation. Our team will perform an initial discovery and consultation to begin identifying the ideal solar system size for your home, the best layout, and any additional work that may be required to maximize the return on your solar system.

  2. Site Survey

     Investigate the Property
     The next step in the home solar 101 process is to perform a site survey to confirm the layout, the system size needed, and any additional work that may be required. At this time, we will also provide an annual production estimate for your production guarantee, as well as review options for financing for solar panel installation.

  3. Paperwork Updates

     Share Our Findings
     Once we have surveyed the property, we will schedule a follow-up call or meeting to communicate what we found. This will include a paperwork update, including utility interconnection paperwork for your electronic signature.

• 1. Contract

     Time to Sign!
     At this point in the process of solar panels, you must sign all state applications for New Jersey’s solar incentive program registration (SuSI/ADI, if applicable), the NJ solar purchase disclosure, and the solar purchase contract.

  2. Acquiring Permits

     Follow the City Guidelines
     In order to begin the work of installing your solar panels, we must follow the city guidelines and obtain all township permits. At this time, we will prepare and submit all zoning, building, electric, and fire permits as needed. In addition, the state registration and utility interconnection applications will be submitted.

  3. Scheduling

     Let’s Make a Timeline!
     At this point, we will call you and schedule a solar and roof (if needed) installation, working with you and your schedule to cause minimal disturbance.

  
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  1. Installation

     Let the Real Work Begin!
     For most projects, the process for solar panel installation will have the solar portion installed in one day, but if getting the most out of your system requires some additional work, like roofing, it may extend your timeline.

  2. Inspection & Certification

     Schedule an Inspection to Finalize the Work
     After completing the solar panels' installation process, SolarMe will schedule township inspections to get your certificate of approval. In addition, we will request a utility meter swap for you for final approval.

  3. Solar Incentive Program Approval & Setup

     The Final Approvals
     In the last step of the solar panel process step-by-step, our team will submit for final approval under the applicable New Jersey incentive program (such as SuSI/ADI, if applicable) and will contact you with options on program setup and ongoing management versus you handling it directly. Congratulations! Your project is complete! Now that you understand more about the process of solar panel installation, it’s time to implement these energy-efficient solutions in your home. For more on the solar panels process and residential solar financing, book a consultation with our team today.