What Is A Solar Site Assessment?

It is NOT a Sales Call.
It is an Independent Solar Analysis of a property performed by an MREA Certified Solar Site Assessor.
It is the first step in the process to installing a Solar Energy System.
It is a written report containing detail of the entire assessment, including the feasibility of installing a Solar Energy System (Solar Hot Water and/or Solar Photovoltaic).

Solar Site Assessment - Different than a Home Inspection

Solar Site Assessment

a written report recommending appropriate solar energy systems for that client's needs.
addresses the future potential for energy savings and appreciated value of an installed solar energy system.

Home Inspection

a written report of the present condition of the physical structure and systems of a house.
does not address future value of mechanical systems or potential energy savings from those systems.

Solar Site Assessment breakdown:

Initial Telephone Interview
Energy Efficiency Review
Site Survey:
- Solar Analysis
- Mounting Location
- Energy Use/Load Analysis
- System Integration
System Sizing Recommendation
Estimate of Production from Solar Energy System
Estimate of Cost for Solar Energy System
Emissions Analysis
Economic Analysis
Review of Tax Incentives and Rebates
Ideas for Next Steps in the Installation Process
Detailed Written Report with Above Information

Solar Analysis using the Solar Pathfinder unit; can be conducted any time of year, any time of day, dawn to dusk, in sunny or cloudy weather.

The reflective convex dome of the Solar Pathfinder unit gives a panoramic view of the entire site. All the trees, buildings or other obstacles to the sun are plainly visible as reflections on the surface of the dome.