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    HOW TO GET STARTED

    Want a solar panel system at the lowest cost?


    START SOLAR DESIGN

    Like any home improvement project, successful completion is based on a good design plan. As the old
    construction adage says, it is better to measure twice, and cut only once.

    A PV or photovoltaic solar panel system design will be required to obtain permit approval from the local
    building department, as well as permission to operate by the local utility.

    Anyone can design a solar system. You can Do-It-Yourself (DIY) or hire us. A solar design is provided at no
    charge with the solar kits offered by Sunwatts, 5 kW or greater. SunWatts Solar Designs help you avoid
    mistakes, and make an informed, unbiased decision to find the best system at the lowest cost.

    4 STEP SOLAR DESIGN PROCESS


    A good design follows four easy steps, beginning with gathering all the requirements for the project. A bad
    design starts with specific brands, solar panels, or inverters. Here is a list of the topics covered in a professional
    solar design.

    STEP 1: Project Requirements


    ✔ Analysis or estimate of monthly energy use (kWh) and costs for most recent 12 months

    ✔ Assessment of roof or property site, including dimensions, shading, obstructions, slope, tilt, azimuth direction
    toward Sun, local snow load, wind speed, and exposure category

    ✔ Evaluation of current electrical setup, including the location and size of circuit breaker box(s) and existing
    wires

    ✔ Review of local permit or utility requirements, including homeowner association HOA

    ✔ Owner requirements for aesthetics or location of the system

    STEP 2: System Size and Layout


    ✔ Solar PV system sizing options (e.g. how many watts of solar are needed now and desired in the future)

    ✔ Estimated solar energy production scenarios (e.g. how many kWh or kilowatts hours will be produced using
    PVwatts)

    ✔ Solar array site plan, including the location of all components

    ✔ Design layout options and preliminary engineering for rooftop or ground mount configuration

    STEP 3: Compare Solar Panel Systems


    ✔ Solar panel and inverter compatibility options

    ✔ Best price wholesale cost estimates for all equipment from your choice of manufacturers
    ✔ Easily compare systems side-by-side to evaluate price, performance, quality and compatibility

    ✔ Tax credit, rebate, and incentive summary

    ✔ Calculate expected payback, lifetime savings, and ROI

    STEP 4: Final Plan


    ✔ Site plan, including the location of all components and setbacks

    ✔ Electrical specifications, single-line drawing - wiring diagram, with NEC required labels and calculations

    ✔ Engineering specifications for layout and mounting with all required calculations

    ✔ Product specifications for solar panels, inverters, mounting and electrical components

    ✔ Final purchase order and list of materials

    ✔ 10 to 20 page Solar PV System Permit Plan, printable on 11x17 paper

    ✔ OPTIONAL: Electrical or structural engineer review and stamps as required by building department or utility.

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