Automate Solar Permitting in Minutes, Not Weeks
More than 160 communities nationwide trust SolarAPP+™ to streamline their permitting process
Safe and affordable home solar through permitting automation
In 2021, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory launched a collaborative effort with key code officials, authorities having jurisdiction, and the solar industry to develop standardized plan review software that can run compliance checks and process building permit approvals for eligible rooftop solar systems.
- Integrates with existing government software
- Automates plan review, permit approval, and project tracking
- Standardizes up to 90% of standard system plans
- Provides inspection checklist and final sign-off after installation
Work More Efficiently for Predictable Permitting
For Jurisdictions
Residential solar systems are common and consistent, but the volume of applications can be overwhelming. SolarAPP+™ makes your workload manageable by automatically checking designs for safety and code compliance.
For Installers
Improve your customer's experience and reduce costs with a fast and predictable process. SolarAPP+™ reduces install times, cuts project cancellations, and expands access to renewable energy.
How SolarAPP+™ works
- Submit - Installer enters project details into the SolarAPP+™ platform
- Verify - System automatically checks for code compliance and safety
- Approve - Compliant projects receive instant permit approval
- Install - Standardized inspection checklist guides final installation and sign-off
What Users Are Saying
Carla Blackwell
Director of Pima County, AZ Development Services
What Users Are Saying
If I could use SolarAPP+™ to get through 150 PV plans a month, that would be a great relief for my staff.
Steve Jones
Assistant Building Official, City of Oceanside, CA
