Solar Power Application Form

How do I complete a solar application?

Your solar application is completed online with step-by-step instructions that you or your solar installer manage from start to finish. Applications are usually handled by the solar installer, but you can also complete an application if you choose.

Who manages the solar application process?

The solar application process is typically managed by your solar installer, with some help from you along the way. The Xcel Energy Application Management team will work closely with your solar installer throughout the process to ensure the smoothest experience possible.

How do I pay my solar application fee?

Application fees are typically paid by your solar installer. However, we do offer opportunities for customers to pay these fees as well. Interconnection study fee and application deposit form (Solar*Rewards applications only). Site Plan: This document must contain the customer’s name and address.

What is a solar billing plan?

When you need more energy than your system can generate, like at night or on cloudy days, you will use energy from SCE’s grid. The difference between the energy you consume from the grid and the energy your system delivers back is then used to calculate your monthly bill. This is known as the Solar Billing Plan.

How do I apply for a solar inverter?

To get started with your application process, go to the Online Application System. Simplified Single Line Diagram Template for Paired Storage AC Coupled Systems (Only for use with projects with solar PV inverter nameplate ratings less than 30 kW and battery energy storage inverter nameplate ratings less than 10 kW).

When should Xcel Energy install a solar system?

Xcel Energy highly recommends that the system not be installed until the application has passed all the engineering reviews. Solar applications are typically managed by the solar installer through Xcel Energy’s Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Application Portal.