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So you’ve done the research, selected your system, placed your order and now it’s time for your solar power system to be installed. The installation should create little disruption to the household but it is important to know how you will be affected.

Pre-Install Inspection

First off, the installer should do a pre-install inspection. This allows them to check the proposed location for the solar power system for any trees, buildings or other obstructions that may be shading the roof, as well as to ensure the roof is suitable and stable.

They will also use this opportunity to check that the switchboard doesn’t need upgrading. If they find it does, you may be required to have this completed prior to the installation. This could throw out the installation timeframe as well as cost you additional money. To avoid this inconvenience it is best that you establish when ordering your system whether or not your switchboard is suitable.

If the location and switchboard are suitable, the installation will then proceed.

Installation

While you don’t need to be home while the installation is taking place, the main power does need to be shut off for approximately 10 minutes. Given this, you need to notify the installer if you have a critical appliance that needs power.

Post Installation

The final step in the installation process in the changing of the meter. This will be carried out by the utility and again will mean the main power will be shut down for a short period of time, so it is important that you also let them know if you have something critically needing power.