What to expect during installation process

Our Solar Power Process: From Assessment and Site Evaluation to Installation and Interconnection.

Our process normally takes the following steps:

Contact Us

The process begins when you contact us at 215.776.2025 or electricaledge@comcast.net

Preliminary Assessment

We'll follow up shortly after your request with a call to you to gather more information and to discuss your eligibility from the information that you entered in the on-line form.

On-site Evaluation

Next we'll schedule a free, one hour, on-site evaluation to:

1. Take physical dimensions

2. Assess roof orientation and slope and optimum mounting options for PV panels, wiring and ancillary electrical components

3. Check existing electrical system for adequate wiring

4. Discuss your energy requirements and system options

5. Discuss with you the incentives that are available in your location and the best options for financing your installation

Written Proposal

Based upon our evaluation, you will receive a written, detailed quotation within a few days after our site visit. The preliminary design proposal will balance the following factors according to the parameters determined at our visit:

1. Energy requirements

2. Space availability

3. Budgetary requirements

4. Initial cost

5. Projected future costs

6. Projected energy cost savings

7. Incentives and financing options available

Answer Questions

We'll follow up with you after you've had an opportunity to go over our proposal to answer your questions, supply you with information for your accountant, lenders, and financial advisors, and if needed, make adjustments to better satisfy your requirements.

Full Design and Applications

When we've agreed upon a proposal, you're ready to sign our project agreement. All we require to get started is a $500.00 deposit. We will take care of the design details, fill out applications for incentive programs and building permits as needed.

Order Materials

Once your grants have been approved, and we're certain that all funding is available, we'll order the materials. Delivery usually takes from 2 to 4 weeks.

Installation

When the materials arrive, we'll schedule the installation with you going over every aspect of the installation process and coordinating the work schedule for minimal disruption to your daily routine. The installation generally takes less than 2 weeks to complete, but will require access both inside and outside. Inside access is required for making the connection to your existing service. A licensed electrician will do all electrical work.

Connection

When the work is completed, we'll arrange for an inspector to come out and verify that all work is done to code and ready for connection. After he has passed the inspection, we'll file for connection with your utility company and file any completion paper work for your grants.