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Installation (M1) Checklist

Full breakdown of everything LightReach reviews

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Written by Sai - LR Operations
Updated over a week ago

The below checklist mirrors LightReach's full internal review process for M1s.

All requirements must be satisfied to achieve M1, and requirements are uniform across our ecosystem.

Each item detailed below features details and additional links to specific details.

(SQ) Site Qualifying

Item:

What We're Checking For:

SQ1

Account Details

  • Name, address, kW size matches planset & production model

SQ2

Contract Details

  • Production kWh & system size within tolerance (PPA vs Lease)

  • (I/A) Battery tab match what was installed

  • (I/A) Adders match what was installed

SQ3

Site Qualifying

(A) Administrative

Item:

What We're Checking For:

A1

Monitoring Portal Site ID (Optional for M1, but recommended for early review)

A2

Permits

  • Approved permit is provided (Status must be approved/issued)

  • Scope of the permit is for the solar PV install

  • Address matches installation site

  • (I/A) Permit affidavit provided (Not common)

A3

Incentives (I/A)

(D) Design Package Documents

Item:

What We're Checking For:

D1

Planset

  • System size & module count match vs what was installed on site

  • Module manufacturer & wattage match what was installed on site

  • Inverter, racking, & all other components match what was installed on site

  • Planset is accurate (within tolerance) vs what was installed on site (Tilt, azimuth, etc)

D2

Production Model

  • Approved platform used (Not mixed/matched)

  • Approved inputs & system loss settings (including snow loss per state, shading, etc)

  • Design on the production model is accurate (within tolerance) vs what was installed on site

D3

Shade Report

(IP) Install Photo Documentation

Item:

What We're Checking For:

IP1

Project Site

IP2

Roof

IP3

Electrical

IP4

(I/A) Storage

IP5

Commissioning

All requirements must be satisfied to achieve M1. Requirements are uniform across our ecosystem, however, the QC technician reviewing the submission may at their discretion grant conditional approvals. Conditional approvals are M1 approvals which grant leniency to submit certain missing or incomplete items at M2. Conditional approvals are automatically provided where reasonably possible - LightReach does not grant exceptions by request.

  • May qualify for Conditional approval consideration: Minor missing uploads or basic installation fixes solved with a site visit

  • Will not qualify for Conditional approval consideration: Code violations, or violations of manufacturer specification, egregious workmanship issues, high submission error rates, etc.

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