A step-by-step guide to installing solar panels
Knowing how long it takes and the process of installing solar panels, will bring peace-of-mind and clarity.
Once a date has been agreed to erect the solar panels, the actual installation is really quite swift. Of course, it depends on the size of the property. But installing the panels on an average sized house could take anywhere from a few hours to a few days.
However, the entire process, which includes adding scaffolding, site inspections etc, could take a few months.
Here is a step-by-step guide to installing solar panels.
Step 1: Erecting scaffolding
The timings will vary depending on each individual installer. But scaffolding is normally put up a few days before the work is due to commence.
Step 2: Prepping the roof
The company you've chosen to do the work will arrive on your chosen day with the panels and other supporting products.
Their first job will be to prepare the roof, or respective surface, for the work. This may include clearing the area as required, especially if moss is present. They will then attach mounts or brackets ready for the panels themselves.
Step 3: Your new solar panels
Once this job is done, they'll install the panels, making sure they are clean and fitted according to the desired requirements.
Alongside this, a qualified electrician will be installing your interface and inverter, connecting them to the mains power.
Step 4: Final checks
Once this has all been done, and the final checks have been completed for your new system, one of the team will likely work with you to set up your monitoring app. These apps allow you to keep track of things like your energy consumption, your energy generation from the newly installed panels, your grid exports etc.
Ensuring you are happy and competent using the app is an important part of the job.
Step 5: Clean up
The last step is to remove any rubbish, whilst the scaffolding will be taken down as soon as possible.
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