Is your roof a good fit for solar?
Check direction, tilt, shade, roof age and structure in ten minutes, before you invite anyone over to quote a solar installation
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From quote to switch-on: installing solar
A good installation is the difference between decades of quiet output and years of headaches. Follow the process from first site visit to utility approval, learn how roof type and permits affect the job and find out how to choose a trustworthy installer.
Choosing a solar installer you can trust
Which questions to ask, which paperwork to request and which warning signs to watch for when you collect and compare solar installation quotes
How solar installation works, step by step
Follow a rooftop solar project from site visit and design through permits, install day, inspection and utility approval, with realistic timelines
Permits, inspections and rapid shutdown for solar
Learn which building and electrical permits a rooftop solar system needs, who applies for them, and what inspectors check before the grid connects
Which roof types work best for solar panels?
How asphalt shingle, metal, tile and flat roofs differ for solar, plus roof age, penetrations, leak risk and when to replace the roof first
Installing solar panels yourself in Canada
Find out whether a homeowner can legally install grid-tied solar, what utilities and insurers expect, the safety risks, and sensible middle paths