Solar Installation Workshop Checklist
🔋 Solar Installation & Setup Workshop
1. Pre-Installation Planning
Site Assessment – Roof angle, shading, orientation
Load Estimation – Daily energy consumption (kWh/day)
System Sizing – Panel wattage × sun hours
Equipment Checklist – Panels, inverter, battery, cables, mounts
2. Solar Panel Mounting
Mounting Frame Installation – Secure rails with tilt and azimuth
Panel Placement – Align and fix panels on the mount
Panel Interconnection – Series/parallel wiring
3. Electrical Wiring
DC Wiring – Connect panel output to combiner box
Inverter Setup – Mount and connect inverter to DC line
Battery Connection (if any) – Correct polarity and voltage match
Grounding – Properly ground panels and inverter
4. AC Integration
AC Output Wiring – Inverter to distribution box
Grid Tie / Off-Grid Switch – Based on system type
Breakers & Protection – Install fuses, surge protection, and isolators
5. Testing & Commissioning
System Testing – Voltage, current, load testing
Inverter Monitoring – Confirm output, errors, logs
System Optimization – Adjust for max output & troubleshoot
6. Handover & Education
User Walkthrough – Teach safety, shutdown, monitoring
Warranty & Docs – Manuals, warranty cards, layout plan
Maintenance Tips – Cleaning panels, monthly checks