Solar install process
At Northern PWR, we’re dedicated to providing an efficient and straightforward solar installation experience. Our streamlined approach takes care of every step from start to finish, allowing you to relax while we handle the details. Here’s how our seamless solar installation process works.
Personalized proposal
A solar expert walks you through a proposal built for your home’s energy needs and looks, and checks that your home suits solar.
Agreement and site survey
You approve the proposal, then a surveyor inspects your roof and electrical panel on site.
Design and approvals
Our designers finalize the layout while our permitting team handles the paperwork with local authorities and your HOA.
Typically about 4 to 6 weeksInstallation
Our trained crew arrives on the agreed date, installs the system and leaves your home as they found it.
Typically 1 to 2 daysInspection and activation
Local authorities and your utility inspect the system. Once you have permission to operate, you switch on.
1Personalized proposal
During your initial consultation, our solar experts will present a customized proposal tailored specifically for your home’s energy needs and aesthetics. We’ll take the time to answer your questions, ensure your home is suitable for solar energy, and gather important details such as:
- Your home’s electrical system
- Roof condition and type
- Historical energy consumption
- Financial eligibility criteria (such as credit score and income)
2Agreement and site survey
After you approve the personalized proposal, you’ll receive a solar installation agreement. Next, we’ll schedule an on-site evaluation to thoroughly assess your home’s readiness for solar installation. Our surveyor will:
- Inspect your roof condition
- Examine your electrical panel capacity
- Identify any potential obstructions or limitations
- Document all necessary details to optimize the solar system’s design and efficiency
3Design and approvals
With data from your site evaluation, our design specialists finalize your solar system plans. We’ll determine the optimal configuration and positioning of panels to maximize your energy production, while also securing the most suitable financing option for your needs.
Navigating permitting processes and homeowner association (HOA) requirements can be complicated, but we simplify it for you. Our dedicated permitting team handles all necessary paperwork, liaising directly with local authorities and your HOA (if applicable). This stage typically takes about 4-6 weeks and ensures all regulatory approvals are secured efficiently.
4Installation
Our highly trained installation team will arrive on the agreed-upon date and ensure a safe and precise installation. The process generally involves:
- Preparing your roof for installation
- Setting up wiring and electrical components
- Installing and securing mounting racks
- Placing solar panels onto racks
- Connecting panels to inverters for energy conversion
Installation typically takes just 1-2 days. Our team will keep disruptions minimal and maintain a tidy workspace, leaving your home exactly as they found it.
5Inspection and activation
The final step involves thorough inspections by local building authorities and your utility company to confirm that everything meets safety and operational standards. Once inspections are successfully passed, your utility will grant Permission To Operate (PTO), allowing you to activate your solar system.
Once activated, your solar system will start generating clean energy immediately, significantly reducing your energy bills and your environmental footprint. You can monitor your system’s performance conveniently through our mobile app, keeping track of your energy savings in real-time.
Enjoy your brighter, greener future with Northern PWR!
Start with step one.
Your personalized proposal is free and comes with no obligation.