How it works

From first call to first watt, Solwell keeps every step clear.

Switching to solar should not feel complicated. Solwell guides you through assessment, design, approvals, installation, and activation with a simple timeline, clear updates, and no surprise handoffs.

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Our Process

A six-step path from first call to first watt.

No surprises, no subcontractor handoffs. Here's the timeline most Solwell homeowners experience.

Day 00

Consult

We review a recent bill, your goals and your roof — by phone, video or on-site. No sales pressure.

You receive

Plain-English summary of expected size, price range and timeline.

Day 00

Consult

We review a recent bill, your goals and your roof — by phone, video or on-site. No sales pressure.

You receive

Plain-English summary of expected size, price range and timeline.

Day 00

Consult

We review a recent bill, your goals and your roof — by phone, video or on-site. No sales pressure.

You receive

Plain-English summary of expected size, price range and timeline.

Day 1-10

Design

Our designers build your system in 3D with satellite imagery, shading analysis and a year-by-year production model.

You receive

Approved permit packet and utility interconnection agreement.

Day 1-10

Design

Our designers build your system in 3D with satellite imagery, shading analysis and a year-by-year production model.

You receive

Approved permit packet and utility interconnection agreement.

Day 1-10

Design

Our designers build your system in 3D with satellite imagery, shading analysis and a year-by-year production model.

You receive

Approved permit packet and utility interconnection agreement.

Day 10–35

Permits & engineering

We handle structural calcs, stamped drawings, HOA paperwork, building permit and utility interconnection.

You receive

Plain-English summary of expected size, price range and timeline.

Day 10–35

Permits & engineering

We handle structural calcs, stamped drawings, HOA paperwork, building permit and utility interconnection.

You receive

Plain-English summary of expected size, price range and timeline.

Day 10–35

Permits & engineering

We handle structural calcs, stamped drawings, HOA paperwork, building permit and utility interconnection.

You receive

Plain-English summary of expected size, price range and timeline.

Day 35–42

Install

We review a recent bill, your goals and your roof — by phone, video or on-site. No sales pressure.

You receive

Roof secured, panels racked, inverter mounted, wiring complete.

Day 35–42

Install

We review a recent bill, your goals and your roof — by phone, video or on-site. No sales pressure.

You receive

Roof secured, panels racked, inverter mounted, wiring complete.

Day 35–42

Install

We review a recent bill, your goals and your roof — by phone, video or on-site. No sales pressure.

You receive

Roof secured, panels racked, inverter mounted, wiring complete.

Day 42–45

Inspection

City or county inspector signs off on the install. We coordinate scheduling for you.

You receive

Passed inspection card; system temporarily idle awaiting utility.

Day 42–45

Inspection

City or county inspector signs off on the install. We coordinate scheduling for you.

You receive

Passed inspection card; system temporarily idle awaiting utility.

Day 42–45

Inspection

City or county inspector signs off on the install. We coordinate scheduling for you.

You receive

Passed inspection card; system temporarily idle awaiting utility.

Day 45–55

Activate

Permission-to-operate from the utility, monitoring app setup, and a walk-through of your new system.

You receive

System producing power. Welcome to Solwell.

Day 45–55

Activate

Permission-to-operate from the utility, monitoring app setup, and a walk-through of your new system.

You receive

System producing power. Welcome to Solwell.

Day 45–55

Activate

Permission-to-operate from the utility, monitoring app setup, and a walk-through of your new system.

You receive

System producing power. Welcome to Solwell.

Your Solwell team

One project lead. The same crew, end to end.

No surprises, no subcontractor handoffs. Here’s the timeline most Solwell homeowners experience.

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FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Common questions,
answered.

We'll walk you through cash, loan and lease side-by-side, plus every federal, state and local incentive your address qualifies for.

All faqs

FAQ

Common questions, answered.

We'll walk you through cash, loan and lease side-by-side, plus every federal, state and local incentive your address qualifies for.

All faqs

Who actually qualifies for the 30% credit?

Anyone with U.S. tax liability who owns the system. Cash and loan buyers qualify; lease/PPA customers don't (Solwell takes the credit and prices it in).

Can I use HELOC instead of a solar loan?

What if I sell my house?