How can the permitting process for a solar PV system be streamlined to save time without sacrificing safety?
Today, many jurisdictions have the option of saving time with automated validation for solar PV systems. Automated permitting streamlines the permitting process and ensures consistency during the validation of solar PV system designs. In 2021, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) worked with IREC and other partners to develop SolarAPP+, short for Solar Automated Permit Processing. This is an online automated design validation tool that can evaluate many new residential rooftop solar PV systems.
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- How to Inspect a PV System Using SolarAPP+ (30 minute course for AHJs)
- How to Use SolarAPP+ For Rooftop Solar Projects (30 minute course for installers)
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