Solar Panel Installation Process
The solar panel installation process starts with an online survey and system design, then moves through roof checks, DNO or grid requirements, installation planning, commissioning, monitoring setup, handover documents and aftercare.
Start with a property and energy survey
The installation process begins with the property details needed to understand the roof, electricity use and intended system. The survey considers roof space, orientation, shading, access, meter location, daytime demand, evening demand and whether battery storage or EV charging should be planned alongside the solar panels.
This first review helps identify suitable panel layouts and the questions that need answering before a final design is confirmed. It also avoids treating every property as if the same panel, inverter and battery combination will fit.
Confirm the system design and installation requirements
The proposed design brings together the panel layout, inverter choice, battery capacity and any EV charging requirements. Property checks, electrical review, scaffolding and access needs, and relevant grid or DNO requirements are considered before installation arrangements are finalised.
Product selection and system size remain survey-led. The final proposal should explain what is being installed, where the equipment will be positioned and which checks or permissions apply to the property.
Installation, commissioning and handover
After the design is confirmed, the installation is completed and the system is commissioned. Handover includes the relevant documentation, monitoring or app setup and an explanation of how the solar, battery or EV charging equipment operates.
Aftercare remains part of the process so customers know how to monitor the system and where to ask for support after installation.