What Happens During a Solar Installation? Step-by-Step for Spokane Homeowners

 

How long does it take to install residential solar panels in East Washington? PacWest Solar has years of experience providing trusted, reliable solar energy solutions for customers throughout the region. Find out what happens during solar installation step-by-step for Spokane homeowners with our in-depth guide.

 

Steps for home solar installation in Spokane

1. Home solar power usage and site assessment

2. Residential solar energy system design proposal, financing, and customer approval

3. HOA, local permitting, and utility approval

4. On-site home solar panel installation

5. Post-installation inspections by Spokane city and county officials and your utility provider

6. Home solar energy system activation and health check

7. Solar panel operational, care, and support instructions

 

Home Solar Power Usage and Site Assessment

 

• We’ll begin your solar panel installation journey by discussing your household’s electricity usage and solar energy production goals.

• Our Spokane solar installers will perform a thorough roof inspection, analyzing orientation, condition, and sun exposure to ensure a system designed to meet your energy production needs.

 

Residential Solar Energy System Design Proposal, Financing, and Customer Approval

 

• Our Spokane solar energy system design professionals will propose a custom ground or rooftop installation, including battery storage, inverters, and net metering equipment, as requested.

• We’ll discuss total cost, available financing options, and federal, local, and utility incentives for solar installation, as well as your projected payback timeline and expected energy savings.

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HOA, Local Permitting, and Utility Approval

 

• The PacWest Solar team applies for all permits and paperwork required by the city, county, and your HOA.

• We’ll also apply for interconnection and net metering approval from Avista Utilities, Pacific Power, or Spokane Public Utilities.

 

On-Site Home Solar Panel Installation in Spokane

 

• Our East Washington solar panel company performs installation in 1-3 days, depending on system size and configuration, including:

  • Securely mounting ground or rooftop solar panels, ensuring proper orientation and tilt

  • Connecting wiring to the solar inverter

  • Installing solar energy battery backup storage, if requested

  • Wiring your solar energy system into your home’s electrical panel

  • Installing equipment for net metering, if used

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Home Solar Energy System Activation and Health Check

 

• After passing city, county, and utility inspections, we’ll turn on your new home solar power system.

• We’ll perform a solar panel performance check and explain how you can track energy production by app or portal.

• Your system will start generating energy, charging your battery backup system, or sending excess power to the Spokane grid for net metering credits.

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Solar Panel Operation, Care, and Support Instructions

 

• Our friendly installers will explain how to operate and care for your solar panel system.

• We’ll discuss your warranty coverage and PacWest Solar’s professional maintenance options.

 

Learn More About Installing Home Solar in Spokane

 

Discover what happens during a solar installation step-by-step for Spokane homeowners with the comprehensive, customer-friendly services of PacWest Solar. Find out why we’re East Washington’s highest rated, most trusted residential solar company. Contact us at 509-929-2728 to schedule a home solar energy assessment and project consultation today.