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Solar installation guide

Going Solar: From Consultation to Switch-On

Understand the stages of a solar installation, from your first conversation to inspection, activation and ongoing care.

Solar installation collage showing technicians and panel arrays

Begin with the information that shapes the design

The consultation brings together your electricity use, available space and objectives. Use it to explain what you need from solar and ask how the proposed system will fit the property.

Follow the project through its key stages

Consultation

Discuss your energy needs, bills and roof with the team.

Proposal

Review the suggested arrangement and raise questions about its scope.

Site assessment

Confirm the roof measurements and site conditions that affect the design.

Design and approvals

Review the installation design and the required grid-connection approvals.

Installation

Coordinate the agreed installation work at the property.

Inspection and activation

Complete the applicable inspection and approval steps before switch-on.

Ongoing care

Agree what monitoring and maintenance will be provided after activation.

Keep the handover clear

Before the project moves forward, ask who is responsible for each stage and which documents or site access you need to provide.

Keep the equipment information, installation scope and maintenance arrangements together. They give you a useful reference when asking questions after the system is operating.

Questions and answers

Before you decide

What happens in the first solar consultation?

You discuss electricity use, the available roof and what you want the system to achieve.

Why is a site assessment included?

It confirms measurements and site conditions for the installation design.

Is grid approval part of the process?

Grid-connected installations include the relevant design and approval stage.

When is the system switched on?

Activation follows the applicable inspection and approval steps.

What should I ask about aftercare?

Ask what monitoring and maintenance are included, who provides them and for what agreed period.

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