First, get a design. Now I had a design in my last article, but I have not vetted it with any standards. I think I have little or no room to physically walk around on the roof, which you need – so I might need to augment my design to 2 less panels etc. You have to have all your equipment known and their certifications checked for your area – so you need to have your money on the table so to speak if you are going to do this. I am not quite there yet, but if I was… keep reading.

But, here are some links if you live in Calgary, AB, Canada. My WSP (wire service provider) is ENMAX and here is their Residential Renewable Generator Checklist. In that checklist are other sources for the organizations that govern all this for safety and orderly conduct (in my case the Alberta Utilities Commission micro-generator application guideline.