Next Steps
The process for installing solar can take anywhere from 60 to 90 days, as each step in the process is dependent on the one before, including market regulations, utility provider, and local permitting and backlogs. The main stages presented below are provided to give you a general idea about next steps.
1. Virtual Survey
30 – 60 Minutes
Who’s Involved?
You, Palmetto
This is a simple and guided process that you or your solar representative can perform. It involves taking photos around your home of things like your roof, utility meter, electrical panel, and where you would like to install the solar equipment.
2. Design & Engineering
1 Week
Who’s Involved?
You, Palmetto
Following your site survey, the information will be sent to a design team to put together the final plans for your system. Based on the results of your site survey, capacity needs, and your design preferences, we’ll design a custom solar energy system to maximize your savings. If additional documentation and signatures are required, you can eSign directly in the Palmetto App.
3. Document & Contract
1 Week
Who’s Involved?
You, Palmetto, Financier of Choice
you receive your final designs, next step is to sign the Home Improvement Contract and validation of lender documents.
4. Permitting & Interconnection
4-6 Weeks
Who’s Involved?
Palmetto, Municipality
We work on your behalf to navigate state and municipal requirements, homeowners associations, and utility paperwork—moving your project from design to install with the ultimate efficiency. Assuming we have all the signatures needed to move forward, we proceed with getting permits from the town and interconnection approvals from the utility company. Timelines vary based on your town and utility company.
5. Installation
1-2 Days
Who’s Involved?
Palmetto, Install Team
Once permits are in place, our experienced build team steps in. We’ve vetted and partnered with the best clean energy experts in your area to ensure your solar power installation is skillful, timely, and precise.
6. Inspection
2-3 Weeks
Who’s Involved?
You, Palmetto, Municipality
We’ll schedule the final inspection and work with your local utility company to get you connected, fast, to solar power energy and savings.
7. Permission to Operate
1 Week
Who’s Involved?
You, Palmetto