Solar Feasibility Assessment
Is Solar a Practical Choice for Your Property?
A feasibility assessment is an early-stage review intended to identify important physical, geographical, and utility factors before you proceed with purchasing hardware or signing installer agreements.
Our assessment analyzes your property features using specialized satellite measurement tools and utility usage records. By checking for physical obstacles and technical constraints, we help you understand if solar is a sensible option.
What a Feasibility Review Evaluates
- Property Type: Assessing single-family homes, commercial buildings, flat roofs, or canopy locations.
- Electricity Consumption: Sizing needs based on 12 months of utility statements.
- Available Solar Area: Calculating the square footage of unshaded space on south and west roof faces.
- Roof Age and Condition: Checking if structural work or replacement is needed prior to solar installation. (Solar panels typically last 25 years, so putting them on a roof that needs replacement in 5 years is a major pitfall).
- Shade Conditions: Modeling tree shading, chimney obstructions, and surrounding topography.
- Current Utility Panel: Verifying if your electrical panel (breaker box) has sufficient busbar capacity or requires upgrade.
- Proposed System Capacity: Sizing maximum logical DC capacity.
- Battery Storage Goals: Checking compatibility for time-of-use discharge or backup protection.
- Future Property Plans: Accommodating expansion, building additions, or future EV charging needs.
Feasibility Checklist for Property Owners
Use this list to collect property facts before requesting a consultation:
- Is your main electrical panel rated at 100 Amps, 200 Amps, or higher? (Usually marked on the main breaker).
- Is your roof older than 12-15 years? (If yes, we recommend having a roofing contractor inspect it first).
- Do you have the digital login details for your utility portal (PG&E) to download your green button data?
- Are there municipal tree preservation guidelines that restrict trimming shading branches on your property?