Solar Site Survey Checklist

• Document number

• Name of client/site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Site Information

• Site/building name

• Type of site surveyed

  School

  Commercial Premises

  Domestic Installation

  Other

• Please specify.

• Photo of site surveyed

  Media

• Name of site agent/manager

• Contact information of site agent/manager

• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating

  Select A B C D E F G Unrated Unknown

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • Unrated
  • Unknown

• Number of Meter Point Administration Numbers (MPANs) on site

• Specify the MPAN number(s) and their location(s).

Roof Information

• Roof type

  Flat

  Pitched

• Roof construction

  Select Plain tile (Flat) Pan tile or Concrete Slate Rosemary tile Standing seam Flat Roof Other

  • Plain tile (Flat)
  • Pan tile or Concrete
  • Slate
  • Rosemary tile
  • Standing seam
  • Flat Roof
  • Other

• Please specify.

• Roof height- Ridge height (specify unit of measurement)

• Roof length (specify unit of measurement)

• Roof half-span (specify unit of measurement)

• Roof slope or pitch (in degrees, approx.)

• Roof orientation

  Select North South East West NE - Northeast NW - Northwest SE - Southeast SW - Southwest

  • North
  • South
  • East
  • West
  • NE - Northeast
  • NW - Northwest
  • SE - Southeast
  • SW - Southwest

• Other roof measurement(s)

• Photo(s) of roof to be installed

  Media

• Internal roof dimensions (including rafter thickness, depth and spacing)

• If rafters- What is the longest clear span of rafter (the longest clear span of rafter between supports such as wall plates or purlins

• Internal roof details

• Photo(s) of internal roof

  Media

• Level of shading

  < 20%

  20-40%

  40-60%

  > 60%

• Are there any obvious shading issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please specify.

• Is there any evidence of asbestos in the roof material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide further details of the asbestos on site.

• Please attach photos (if applicable).

  Media

Main AC Connection Point

• Phase type

  Single Phase

  Three Phase

• Main AC connection fuse rating (in Amps)

• Photo(s) of main AC connection point

  Media

Inverter Location and Fixing Details

• Describe potential inverter locations on the site.

• Attach photos of these locations.

  Media

Remote Monitoring

• Monitoring network type

  Wi-Fi

  CAT5

  None

  Unknown

• Type of monitoring system

• Location of monitoring system

Assessment

• Is the roof orientation of the site suitable for solar installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the roof slope or pitch suitable for solar installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the roof structurally sound, in good condition, and capable of supporting the weight of solar panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site have sufficient roof space for solar panels without any shading obstructions from trees, buildings, or other structures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site's location conducive to solar energy production, with ample sunlight exposure throughout the year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site free from any local zoning or permitting restrictions that may prohibit or limit solar installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site connected to the grid, allowing for net metering or other forms of solar energy export?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site's electrical system capable of accommodating the additional load from solar panels, including an appropriate main electrical panel and wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site's electrical consumption pattern suitable for solar installation, with high electricity usage during daylight hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments or observations about the site

• Name and signature of surveyor

  Sign

• Customer signature

  Sign