Solar Panel Permitting In California: Everything You Need To Know (2026)
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Simplifying Solar Permits for Residential and Commercial Projects Across All 50 States
Currently accepting new projects — typical turnaround 2–5 business days
Why contractors and homeowners trust us
PE Stamped & Sealed
Every plan reviewed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer
NEC & IBC Compliant
Plans meet all current National Electrical and Building Codes
All 50 States
Familiar with jurisdiction-specific requirements nationwide
Unlimited Revisions
We revise until your building department approves
SOLAR PERMIT SOLUTIONS
Solar Permit Ready Plans. Delivered.
Streamlined process
Solar site designs are expertly crafted with attention to detail, using cutting-edge satellite imagery technology to ensure maximum efficiency.
Plan Set
Your tailored plan set is carefully crafted to address the specific requirements of your property, facilitating a seamless solar permit approval.
Engineering Review
Our team of skilled professionals carefully manages every stage of the process, guaranteeing that all electrical and structural certifications are handled with precision.
PTO and Interconnection
We simplify the solar interconnection and Permission To Operate (PTO) process, taking care of all the intricate details.
Comprehensive Solar Design Services
Our comprehensive plan packages include everything required to ensure a seamless and efficient solar installation experience.
Detailed Site Plan
- Property line setbacks
- Septic/leach field locations
- Conduit routes
- Main service panel or utility drop points
- Solar array placement
Electrical Plans
- Conductor specifications
- Conduit/wire schedules
- Wiring schematics
Safety Placards and Signage
- Compliant with local regulations
Structural Details
- Roof-mounted systems: Rafter and solar mounting attachment details
- Ground-mounted systems: Racking plan with foundation specifics
PE Stamps
- Professional Engineering Stamps and Certifications available.
Technical Support
- Expert Assistance through your project.
Transparent Pricing
Simple, Flat-Rate Plans
Flat-rate pricing based on system size. No hidden fees, no surprises. Every plan includes PE stamp and code compliance.
Residential / ADU
Up to 20 kW
$1,200/plan set
Homes, ADUs & accessory dwellings
- Complete permit-ready plan set
- Site plan & electrical diagram
- Structural analysis
- ADU & accessory dwelling designs
- PE-stamped & sealed
- 2–5 business day delivery
- Unlimited revisions
Most Popular
Large Residential
20 kW – 30 kW
$2,000/plan set
Larger homes & multi-array systems
- Everything in Residential, plus:
- Multi-inverter string diagrams
- Load calculations
- PE-stamped & sealed
- Priority 2–5 day delivery
- Unlimited revisions
Commercial & Custom
30 kW and up
Starting at
$3,700/plan set
Commercial, ground mount & pergola
- Everything in Large Residential, plus:
- Ground mount & pergola designs
- Custom structural engineering
- PE-stamped & sealed
- Dedicated project manager
- Unlimited revisions
Optional Add-Ons
Interconnection with Utility
We handle the utility interconnection application on your behalf
+$1,000
Local AHJ Submission
We submit your permit application directly to your local AHJ
+$1,000
All plans include PE stamp, code compliance review, and digital delivery. Need something custom? Contact us.
How It Works
01
Submit Project Details
Begin by providing us with the essential details of your solar installation project. This includes information about your property and the solar system.
02
Receive Invoice
Once we have the initial project details, we will provide you with a customized quote. This quote will outline the cost of our services based on the size and complexity of your project.
03
Permit Application Preparation
Our team of experts will begin preparing your permit application. We handle the entire preparation process, so you can focus on your project.
04
Receive Solar Design
We will email you the solar plan with stamps (if necessary depending on your state).
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