Solar Panel Installation Proposal

Executive Summary

Dear [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName],

Thank you for considering [Sender.Company] to provide the installation of your residential solar energy system. [Sender.Company] is an authorized solar brand installer, and we have helped more than (X number) of homeowners harness solar energy to power their homes. Along with our outstanding installation practices and dedicated customer service, we have skilled professionals on the job. Our professionals are accredited with the following certifications: (insert names of certifications received).

As the cost per kWh of energy from municipal power grids continues to rise each year, many homeowners are seeking long-term alternatives to reduce their energy bills. This is due to two important reasons: oil prices are slowly on the rise and oil is a finite resource. And as we all have noticed, the deterioration of the environment is also a major consequence of the use of fossil fuels for energy worldwide. Solar energy is a great alternative to traditional means of drawing power from the electric grid, and saves homeowners substantially in the long run while also benefiting the environment.

As a matter of fact, the United Nations has created a new mechanism to encourage the utilization and development of renewable energy resources like solar panel technology, whether in small-scale, commercial or industrial scale. This strategy that the UN created is called the carbon credit market, one of the outcomes of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.

Aside from the UN credit, the solar power industry provides many great energy opportunities. According to researchers, the Earth absorbs a total of 3.8 million exajoules of solar energy on a yearly basis. This fact alone tells a lot about the immense potential of solar energy on a widespread basis.

In this proposal, I’ve included details regarding the expected impact that a solar panel system will have on your grid energy use and overall household energy costs. You’ll also find information showing when you’re projected to “break even” on the system given your current and projected energy use, and what your savings beyond that point will be.

Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this proposal or your new solar panel system, feel free to contact me directly.

Sincerely,

​[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

​[Sender.Title]​

​[Sender.Phone][Sender.Email]​

PROJECT OVERVIEW

​[Sender.Company] proposes to install an array of solar panels at your residence at [Client.StreetAddress], [Client.City], [Client.State], [Client.PostalCode] in order to generate electricity to power the location. These will produce, on average, (megawatt capacity) of electricity for your immediate consumption as well as to store and use later.

The project will require an open area for the installation of these solar panels and the number of solar panels required will depend on the quality of sunlight, your unique needs and the space available to us. Other aspects of the solar panels have been detailed below.

System Details

The table below covers the details of the specific solar brand layout that we’re recommending for your home.

We will inform you of where the nearest substation is for your area and if any new ones are planned for the immediate future, either due to increased demand or the replacement of older substations set to be retired.

We will also need to be in contact with the appropriate county and state agencies to ensure that there is no environmental impact of the project, and we guarantee no disturbance to the community will occur during installation.

Lifetime Financial Breakdown

The table below details the expected lifetime costs and savings of your new solar system.

System Costs

The table below details the costs associated with your chosen brand’s system.

The table below details the tax credits and assistance programs that you will qualify for once your solar energy system is installed.

COST BREAKDOWN

SITE OVERVIEW AND DETAILS

LOCATION OVERVIEW

Our company specializes in rooftop solar panel installation. However, we are fully qualified and certified to install panels anywhere on your property. According to international standards, the minimum land requirement to produce 1 MW of solar power is two hectares of flat land. The reason behind this is that if the area is rolling terrain, some spots there will be subject to shadows, which translates to weaker energy storage.

Since your location faces (direction) we recommend the installation of solar panels on your roof, or in your backyard at an angle of (degrees).

The site covers an area of (number of hectares) and the solar panels can be placed on (number of hectares). This translates to a power producing capacity of (megawatt capaciry) and a land capacity ratio of (land:megawatt produced per hour)

For the same we will require a further inspection of the area including soil quality, land use, zone, and the weather of the area.

PERMISSIONS AND TESTING

For this project we will obtain all required permits from municipal agencies as well as from the utility company. The building permit for your neighborhood is simply a construction permit to ensure everything is up to code and that installing solar panels will not affect any other resident of the neighborhood. The permit from the utility company will be an interconnection permit which will provide you with permission to connect to the electricity grid.

This permit is the utility company’s certification that your system is safe and code compliant. We design our complete solar kits to be in full compliance with all the latest local, state and national regulations to make this step as painless as possible. We can also modify designs to satisfy local code requirements. Interconnection agreements commonly ask for the following information:

Location of utility meter, electrical panel(s), proposed PV array and other landmarks. The number of solar panels and inverters, including manufacturer and model being installed. The capacity rating for your planned power inverter and PV panels.

For all rooftop systems, they will want to confirm your roof is engineered to handle the extra weight of the solar array. Most recently built homes are fine, but older homes may have rooftops that are damaged and/or no longer able to support extra weight. In these cases, we could either replace/repair your roof, add structural integrity to the existing roof, or explore the possibility of ground-mount solar instead.

Our engineers will be there every step of the way to ensure that your installation goes smoothly and to test your solar panels and ensure that they are working as intended. Only after we have certified that your solar panels are efficiently operational and you are 100% satisfied with the installation will we collect the remaining balance of payment owed for the entire project.

CUSTOMER APPROVAL

Once you’ve reviewed the terms above, electronically sign this proposal to indicate your approval. An installation contract will then be created and sent to you for final approval and signature.