How Long Does It Take to Install a Solar System?

One of the best decisions you can make today is switching from Generator or PHCN to solar energy, it will not only boost your level of power supply, it’ll also boost Electricity in your home as well as your business.

You no longer have to pay exorbitant power bills, there’s absolutely going to be no need of constant generator servicing or fueling, however there’s a question most people who make this switch often asks: How long does it take to get solar panels installed?

The answer to this question practically depends on a lot of factors, things like the size of the solar system, the condition of the site of installation as well as how professional those installing the solar panels all plays significant roles.

In this article, we’ll try to breakdown all this factors, we’ll also so give you estimated time that it could take you to install these solar panels in your home

The Solar Installation Process

Most people think that installing Solar is all about placing these panels on your roof. it’s way more than that, a lot of calculation and meticulation are usually involved, you must follow a step by step process that will make sure things are done rightly and safety measures are followed, here let’s give you a break down about the different stages that are involved

1. Site Assessment and Planning (1-7 Days)

Before you start the Installation process, there’ll be need for a professional site assessment, the following would need to be done

a.Your roof will be well evaluated, the professionals will check if the spaces on your roof will be enough for the kind of solar installation you are planning.

b.The quantity as well as the quality of energy you’ll be needing will also be accessed. this is because the type of energy you’ll need will determine how many solar panels and other components you’ll require.

c. The areas of Installation will be thoroughly checked to see if there’s any shading issues that might affect the level of performance.

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d. The professional installers will also decide the best position to place the panels and every other components.

All this steps we’ve mentioned above can actually take between one day and up to a week, although it is going to depend mostly on the solar engineers that are available that is why at Arenahub Global we do offer very quick and efficient site assessment so that your solar panels would be installed without glitches.

2. System Design and Approval (2-14 Days)

After the assessment of your site, the next step is to design a solar system that will satisfy you, at this moment you’ll get a professional engineer to help create for you a system design, the following will need to be taking into consideration

a.The number of solar panels that you’ll be needing, remember the more energy you’ll want, the more solar panels you’ll have to get.

b.The type as well as the capacity of the inverter you’ll be needing will also be considered.

c. if you need a battery backup, the engineer will also take note of it.

d.the Final wiring and Installation plans will be drafted.

If you happen to live in an estate or maybe your Community have regulations for those who want to install solar system, then you might need an approval from the authorities there.

It might take you up to two days to get approval, although it would also depend on how fast you can get approval from the automatic in your estate.

We at Arenahub Global always make sure we complete our clients solar installation within the shortest time possible, one of the reasons why you should let us work for you.

3. Procuring Solar Equipment (2-7 Days)

Once you get your system design approved, the next step is to make orders for all the necessary components that you will be needing, how fast you’ll get these orders will hinge firmly on:

a.How available these solar panels as well as the batteries and inverters are.

b.the location of the suppliers will also have an effect on how fast it gets to you.

c.If you are ordering for a custom components, it might also delay delivery for a few days, If you have all the components available, we think 2 to 3 days should be enough to get everything delivered to you, however if you need to get some components imported, it might take weeks or even months to get to you

4. Installation of the Solar System (1-3 Days)

These is the more practical of the whole process, by now every component is readily available, this is the process where the actual Installation takes place, how long the Installation will last will depend majorly on the solar system and how complex it is, it can take:

a.An average of 24hrs for small solar systems like 1kW to 3kW which you’ll use to power your lights, fans and few other appliances.

b.It could take you up to two days of installation if it is medium systems like 3kW to 5kW, you can use this type to power a full home with your TV’s fridges and air conditioners also getting powered.

c. If you are installing solar systems that are larger than 5kW which are mainly used for industries and Businesses, it could take you more than 3 days to properly install, at this stage, the Installation would make sure to:

a.Make sure the solar panels are well mounted either on your Roof or on a ground based structure if that is your choice.

b.They will install the inverter, the charger controller and also battery if you need it.

c.They will also connect all the components so as to make sure there’s a proper wiring.

d.Finally the professionals would test the whole system to see if everything is in perfect condition.

if things happen to be in good shape, then congratulations, your journey to uninterrupted power supply has just begun.