Solar Permit Services : Each unique solar project’s complete blueprints are included in the solar permit design. This solar permit design can be used to direct contractors during solar installations in addition to being submitted to their city for permission approval.
Our specialty at Access International is streamlining and expediting the solar permitting procedure for your project. It might be difficult to navigate the many rules and specifications involved in installing a solar plant, but our knowledgeable staff is here to help you at every turn.
In order to develop comprehensive design packages suited for utility approvals, permitting, equipment procurement, installation, and compliance requirements, we provide a unique task intake procedure that enables us to examine client-specific and project-specific data.
We collaborate closely with you to determine which permits and approvals are required, fill out and submit the relevant paperwork, and provide you with regular updates on the progress of your permits.
Access International is your one-stop shop for solar permits, making sure your project conforms with all applicable laws so you can confidently concentrate on reaching your energy objectives.
Solar design and permitting may be extremely complicated, as anyone whose solar project has been delayed due to particular local permission regulations can attest. State and federal regulations must be balanced, and there may be some highly particular requirements in your location.
Disconnecting combiner boxes in new installations is necessary in some places, although it is not necessary in others. What if you receive the incorrect part and discover it only after you have been rejected during the entire permitting process, causing your solar project to be delayed for weeks until you receive the correct parts?
Solar Permit Design
In the United States, solar companies play a pivotal role in facilitating the transition to renewable energy by providing solar permit design services. These services are essential for ensuring that solar panel installations comply with local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
Here’s a breakdown of how solar companies typically provide solar permit design services in the USA
Initial Consultation: The process usually begins with an initial consultation between the solar company and the homeowner or business owner. During this meeting, the solar company assesses the property’s suitability for solar panel installation, discusses the owner’s energy needs, and outlines the permitting process.
Site Assessment: Following the consultation, a site assessment is conducted to evaluate the property’s orientation, shading, roof condition, and other factors that may affect solar panel placement and performance. This assessment helps determine the optimal design for the solar energy system.
System Design: Based on the site assessment and the owner’s energy requirements, the solar company’s design team creates a custom solar energy system layout. This design includes the placement of solar panels, inverters, mounting hardware, wiring, and other components necessary for the installation.
Engineering and Permitting: Once the system design is finalized, the solar company’s engineering team prepares detailed drawings and specifications required for the permitting process. These documents demonstrate compliance with local building codes, structural requirements, electrical regulations, and utility interconnection standards.
Permit Application: With the engineering drawings and specifications in hand, the solar company submits the permit application to the appropriate local authorities, such as the city or county building department. The application package typically includes the design documents, permit application forms, and any additional information requested by the permitting authority.
Permit Approval: The permitting process varies depending on the jurisdiction and may involve multiple rounds of review by building inspectors and other officials. The solar company liaises with the permitting authority to address any questions or concerns and expedite the approval process.
Installation: Once the permit is approved, the solar company schedules the installation of the solar energy system. This involves mounting the solar panels on the roof or ground-mount structure, connecting the electrical components, and configuring the system for optimal performance.
Access International offers a comprehensive design and permitting service to help our customers keep their projects on schedule without dealing with the hassles of sorting out ultra-specific local permitting requirements.
As anyone whose solar project has been delayed because of unique local permitting requirements can tell you, solar design and permitting can get very complex. It requires juggling state and federal requirements, and your specific area may also have some very specialized requirements.
For example, some areas require disconnecting combiner boxes in new installations; in others, it is still important but unnecessary. What happens if you get the wrong component and only find out once you’ve gone through the whole permitting process and been declined, delaying your solar project for weeks while you get the right pieces?
What is included?
Data sheets for your solar panel, inverter, and any other applicable components
- Site plot plan
- Single line drawing
- Calculations for ampacity and voltage
- Full submittal package
