Typical Solar PV Development Process
Site Assessment
- Mixture of a desktop and on site exercise to identify the solar kWh potential of a site
- Land surveys- archaeological, substructure, acidity, topographical, landscape / visual, flood risk, highways and access
- Appraisal of roof structure – identify any potential structural load bearing issues
- Electrical grid survey- survey of the capacity and constraints in the local grid network
- System mechanical & electrical design
- Grid application to the local electrical network operator
- Full Structural survey by chartered structural engineer
- Planning application submission and approval (if required)
Site Construction, 1 to 3 months
- Component and access system ordering
- Preparatory Groundworks - if ground mounted project
- Framework installation and panel fixing
- Electrical DC / AC cabling, inverter, transformer and metering installation
- System test witnessing, connection to grid and commissioning of system
- Submission to OFGEM proof of installation for FiT registration
