1. Initial Design Feasibility

Whether your idea is well developed or you are looking to get some basic information to determine feasibility, International Solar Group should be your first call. We can give you the information you need to put you on track. We can also assist you with the preparation of a design package and RFP. All we need to get started is some simple information about your building, and your approximate electricity consumption (this can be as easy as telling us how big your last bill was). Other helpful details include approximate orientation of your roof, roof material, and major electrical loads in your facility. If you have historic electrical usage, you can provide this to us during the initial call, but this is not necessary in order to move forwards.

2. Free Education Presentation and Site Evaluation

A International Solar Group representative can come to your site and answer any questions about how solar power can work for your facility. During this visit the system designer will collect enough information to generate a proposal for either a turnkey installation or the preparation of a design package. Site evaluations are usually free of charge and take 1 to 2 hours to perform. It is a good opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about how solar works, the installation process, or any other technical or financial questions you may have.

3. Receive Proposal

International Solar Group will deliver a proposal to you by email or in person. This proposal will usually include the initial system design, total cost, and amount of all rebates and tax credits. Proposals can also include a simulation of your expected electrical usage, cash flow calculations, payback calculations, and projected billing with your new solar power system. In the case of a design proposal, the proposal will outline the scope of work, and estimated cost of the design work.

4. Sign Contract

When you decide to do the project you will then sign a contract with International Solar Group. From here International Solar will take care of everything. This includes: design, permitting, construction, inspections, utility interconnection, and rebate collection.

5. Installation

Installation can commence once a contract has been signed, and materials have been procured. Commercial installation times vary from 1 to 8 weeks depending on system size and complexity.

6. Municipal and Utility Inspection

After installation is complete your system will be inspected by the governing municipality and your utility company. International Solar Group will schedule and attend all inspections, so you will not need to be in attendance. Following your utility inspection your system will be up and running. International Solar will provide you with electrical and structural drawings of your new system along with all owners’ manuals, warranties, and instructions on how to monitor your system’s performance.