This article provides a clear, state-by-state breakdown of all requirements and links involved in the solar installation process, covering every requirement from M0 to M1 through M2 for Florida. It outlines the documentation, approvals, and compliance steps that installers and sales teams must follow to ensure each project meets state-specific regulations. Designed as a practical guide, it helps teams quickly understand what’s required in each state to keep projects compliant and moving efficiently.
State | Utilities* = Lease Only | Min. Production Factor for Sales (Y1 Prod / DC kW) |
Florida (Lease) |
| 800 |
*90% Production guarantee applicable in all markets with the exception of FL due to state regulatory requirements.
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Utilities with Non-TOU rate plans
If the customer is in a utility with a fixed rate plan (i.e non-TOU) and 1:1 Net Metering select 100% Full Backup mode. Self-Consumption with a high backup reserve would also be suitable (anything except TOU/Savings mode.
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TOU Rate Plan? | 1:1 NEM Credit? | Mode Recommendation | Reserve State of Charge | Example Markets |
No | Yes | Recommend: Full Backup Reserve Storm Mode must be enabled
| Minimum 20% required | Florida (Duke, FPL, TECO) |
State(s) | Snow Loss (Only use if design platform does not have a total value) | Minimum System Loss without Shade Loss (Includes Snow Loss) |
| 0% | 9.1% |
System Pre-Requisites by State:
State | Pre-Requisite |
| Green-e (M-RETS Incentives)
|
M1 Documents: Submission Requirements
State | Document 1 | Document 2 |
| Utility Bill
| N/A |
Requirements by State:
State | Document 1 | Document 2 |
Florida | Interconnection Agreement
| PTO
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