Submission packages should include basic project info, including but not limited to:

Safety should always be considered, and projects should meet all standard construction jobsite regulations. Photos including hazardous or unsafe conditions may be flagged for partner review.

Photo examples: Install photo examples - 2024.pdf(Large File size: approx 60 MB)

Clearly legible serial numbers for inverter & DC safety switch (SolarEdge/other) or Enphase IQ combiner box.

All systems require the optimizer/microinverter serial stickers to be placed in a map with photo documentation. Stickers should be arranged to match the layout design installed on site, QR codes and serials should be legible for each device.

A diagram showing PV wire runs on the sticker map should also be included. Each string or branch circuit should be identified accurately.

For Tesla inverters, need MCI location on a string map & a picture of the MCI installed.

Picture of the manufacturer label and a pull back for contextual.

Additionally, We need a single serial number picture from one of the modules being installed onsite

Clearly legible house number.

For the roof requirements, document all module attachment areas. The following are the main content sections needed to fully review and approve a system.

For racking systems that require flashing, provide photos showing properly installed flashing to manufacturer specs, along with sealant application. This typically means flashing length within the installed shingle course, or within the tile boundaries to prevent water intrusion.

Sealant should be applied to allow water shedding, while preventing decking/underlayment penetration. For flashless racking systems, photos should highlight properly applied sealant within or around the attachment.

Attachments should adhere to manufacturer installation guidelines, including surface type limitations, sealant applications, and pitch constraints. Attachments detailed on planset should match attachments installed on site.

Stamped engineering plans should include wind/snow structural load calculations, and match installed racking structure.

Provide pullbacks of each mounting plane where all attachments, rail, and solar product like optimizers or microinverters are installed, with completed wire management.

Wires should be secured with permanent, outdoor rated clips, installed on rail or directly to the modules. Cable ties should be UV resistant, and used only as supplemental as necessary. Wire management should be accessible and reusable.

If the product secures directly to the modules, the photos should show how they’re secured and wire managed.

Please include the route of grounding copper between the rails on the roof for each array installed.

When taking the complete array photos, show the full array with all modules visible. With low pitch roofs, or very tall homes, take photos of each array from the roof, accounting for every panel.

These photos should be taken only after the roof section of installation is complete, with rail cut, and tools/materials off the roof. All modules must be visible, and layout should match design.

If roof conduit is used, show the full conduit run with sticker labels, flashed attachment points, bonding and grounding bushings. Interior conduit is preferred when possible.

Supports installed for conduit at standard maximum length per local building code.

Photos showing wire management for each array installed. Wires should not touch the roof surface for each array. Wire and bundles should be secured, and above the surface to prevent damage.

For each separate array, photo measurements of the tilt should be clearly legible. Tilt must be taken on the module, and not just the roof surface.

Each junction box should be shown, with completed wiring and bonding. It is required to include a closed box photo as well, to confirm properly sealed enclosures. Provide closeup of the conductor terminated, or the transition through conduit.

J box should not have any more than 2" of exposed conductors outside of the array. Any exposed conductor over 2" will have to be installed in a conduit.

Ground mount systems follow similar photo requirements as standard rooftops. Instead of flashing and attachment photos, please provide structure photos showing columns and rail attachment. Column embedment, footing depth and footing type should be clearly documented. Trench photos should include depth measurement, conduit run, warning ribbon as locally required, and transitions to structures.

Stamped engineering plans should include wind/snow structural load calculations, embedment depths and/or footing dimensions and match installed racking structure.

Ballast systems follow similar photo requirements as standard rooftops. Instead of flashing and attachment photos, please provide structure photos showing the roof pads, bays with and without weight blocks, wind deflectors, and roof attachment clips as required.

If installation deviates from manufacturer recommendations, such as AHJ restrictions, please include context on the engineering plans. Blocks and weight should be identified on plan sets.

Stamped engineering plans should include wind/snow structural load calculations, ballast weights and roof structure ability to support added weight of ballast plus system.

For the Electrical requirements, document all balance of system (BOS) components. The following are the main content sections needed to fully review and approve a system.

Inverters should be shown fully wired.

Cell kits are required on all LightReach projects. A photo of dead front on with cell modem installed will be required.

If equipment is placed indoors and the signal is weak, a cellular signal booster may be required. If cellular service is unavailable for the area, a wireless gateway or ethernet connection will be required to establish remote monitoring.

Most projects will require an accessible, lockable, knife-blade disconnect switch. When required, photos should show the completed box wiring including terminations & bonding and egress to grounding conductor as stated by the AHJ.

If a utility requires a utility owned production meter, please provide a completed wiring photo of the box. Direction of wiring should be identifiable, depending on utility requirements of wire placement to terminals.

For large systems requiring multiple inverters, IQ Combiner boxes, or large subpanels for branch circuits, each sub panel should be shown fully wired, with legible closeups of breaker ratings, and the panel’s bus rating label.

Close up of main breaker with rating clearly visible & photo of panel label/sticker with rating clearly visible. Main breaker & Busbar rating will be verified to match one line & planset.

POI will need to match details shown on the one line & planset. Interconnection method will be verified to ensure code compliance. Include relevant contextual photos as needed. This includes pull back photo of the surrounding clearance, as well as close ups of the connection devices.

For complex electrical systems with multiple panels, please provide overview photos showing how the service is connected, and where the solar feeds into that system.

Photos showing the complete BOS equipment installed.

Photos of the Grounding Electrode Conductor (GEC) should clearly demonstrate how the GEC is bonded to the house, ensuring compliance with the interconnection method and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

Inverters must be equipped with internal revenue grade metering (RGM). If the inverter does not have a factory installed RGM, an external energy meter will be required for consumption data.

All projects require consumption monitoring equipment installed to manufacturer specifications

If CTs are physically unable to be installed, please include photo context showing the situation (e.g. busbars in meter/main panels where CTs physically cannot be placed, or split service setups where whole home consumption is not possible).
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For the storage requirements, document all electrical photos mentioned in Section (C) in addition to the following items based on battery application.

Battery requirements will be different depending on the product and scope. Photos should showcase:

In addition to above, additional photos required are:

Commissioning of the system should be completed prior to leaving the site. Ensure all relevant screenshots from the commissioning app are uploaded. These should show a fully operational systems with all devices paired, active communication, reporting production and consumption data including cellular connection signal.

Any disqualified manufacturer listed in the electrical conditions article - here, should be replaced prior to install package submission at M1.
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If upgrade is scheduled to take place post install, these photos are acceptable as an M2 submission under 'Site Improvements' section.

Photos should clearly show:

During design stage, if the generated production estimation used on the contract was based on the fact that trees would be removed at or post installation, then - photos of said trees removed on site would need to be provided.

If tree removal is scheduled to take place post install, these photos are acceptable as an M2 submission under "Conditional Approval Information".

Photos should clearly show: