SOLAR SHINE ENERGY
SOLAR PV PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION & SITE SURVEY FORM
Website: www.solarshineni.co.uk
Email: solarshinenergy@gmail.com
1. CUSTOMER & PROPERTY DETAILS
□ Customer name: ______________________________________
□ Installation address: _________________________________
□ Postcode: ___________________________________________
□ Telephone number: ___________________________________
□ Email address: ______________________________________
□ Property owner confirmed
□ Customer authority/permission confirmed
□ Domestic property
□ Commercial property
□ Landlord / rental property
□ New build
□ Existing property
□ Extension / renovation
Surveyor: __________________________________________
Survey date: ____ / ____ / ______
Survey reference: __________________________________
2. EXISTING ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
□ Electricity supply available
□ Single-phase supply
□ Three-phase supply
□ Consumer unit inspected
□ Consumer unit accessible
□ Consumer unit appears suitable for proposed installation
□ Main switch identified
□ Main earthing arrangement identified
□ Main bonding identified
□ Earthing conductor identified
□ Service cut-out identified
□ Electricity meter identified
□ Smart meter fitted
□ Import meter type recorded
Meter number: ______________________________________
MPAN: _____________________________________________
Existing supply rating: __________________________ A
MIC, if known: __________________________________ kVA
□ NIE Networks supply
3. EXISTING GENERATION & STORAGE
□ No existing generation
□ Existing solar PV
□ Existing battery storage
□ Existing wind generation
□ Other generation
Details: ___________________________________________
□ Existing inverter documentation available
□ Existing PV commissioning documentation available
□ Existing DNO/NIE approval available
□ Existing generation requires further assessment
Existing inverter manufacturer: ______________________
Existing inverter model: ____________________________
Existing inverter rating: _________________________ kW
4. PROPOSED SOLAR PV SYSTEM
□ Proposed system design completed
□ Panel manufacturer confirmed
□ Panel model confirmed
□ Panel wattage confirmed
□ Number of panels confirmed
□ Total DC system capacity calculated
Panel manufacturer: _________________________________
Panel model: _______________________________________
Panel wattage: __________________ W
Number of panels: __________________
Total DC capacity: ________________ kWp
□ String inverter
□ Hybrid inverter
□ Microinverters
Inverter manufacturer: ______________________________
Inverter model: ____________________________________
Inverter capacity: __________________ kW
□ Battery included
□ Battery not included
Battery manufacturer: ______________________________
Battery model: _____________________________________
Battery capacity: __________________ kWh
□ EV charger proposed
□ Heat pump
□ Immersion/diverter
□ Other significant electrical load
5. NIE NETWORKS / DNO CONNECTION
□ Existing electrical supply assessed
□ G98 requirements considered
□ G99 requirements considered
□ G100 requirements considered
□ DNO/NIE application required
□ DNO/NIE application submitted
□ DNO/NIE approval received
□ DNO/NIE reference recorded
NIE reference: _____________________________________
□ Maximum generation capacity confirmed
□ Maximum export capacity confirmed
Maximum proposed export: ________________ kW
Maximum proposed generation: _____________ kW
□ Export limitation required
□ Export limitation equipment required
□ Customer advised of DNO/NIE requirements
□ Customer advised that connection must not proceed until required approval/notification requirements have been satisfied
6. ROOF INSPECTION
□ Roof visually inspected
□ Pitched roof
□ Flat roof
□ Hipped roof
□ Gable roof
□ Other roof type
Roof type/details: _________________________________
□ Concrete tiles
□ Clay tiles
□ Slate
□ Fibre cement
□ Metal
□ Membrane
□ Other roof covering
Roof covering: _____________________________________
Approximate roof age: __________________ years
□ No obvious structural defects
□ No obvious water ingress
□ No obvious damaged tiles/slates
□ Roof appears suitable for proposed installation
□ Roof requires further investigation
□ Roof repairs required
□ Roof replacement required before installation
Roof condition/comments:
7. ROOF STRUCTURE
□ Roof structure inspected/assessed
□ Rafters identified
□ Trusses identified
□ Roof structure appears suitable
□ Roof structure requires further investigation
□ Roof loading considered
□ Proposed fixing positions identified
□ Roof hooks/fixings suitable for roof construction
□ Mounting system compatible with roof covering
□ Structural calculations required
□ Structural engineer required
Structural comments:
8. PANEL LOCATION & ROOF LAYOUT
□ Proposed panel location identified
□ Roof orientation recorded
□ Roof pitch recorded
□ Available roof area measured/estimated
□ Panel dimensions checked
□ Panel layout completed
□ Maintenance access considered
□ Roof edge/setback considered
□ Roof obstructions identified
Roof orientation:
□ North
□ North-East
□ East
□ South-East
□ South
□ South-West
□ West
□ North-West
Roof pitch: __________________ degrees
Available roof area: ______________ m²
9. SHADING & OBSTRUCTIONS
□ Shading assessment completed
□ Trees identified
□ Chimneys identified
□ Dormers identified
□ Roof windows identified
□ Adjacent buildings identified
□ Poles/cables identified
□ Ventilation outlets identified
□ Satellite dishes identified
□ Other obstructions identified
□ No significant shading identified
Shading/comments:
10. ROOF ACCESS & WORKING AT HEIGHT
□ Safe access available
□ Scaffold required
□ Scaffold already installed
□ Roof ladder required
□ MEWP required
□ Edge protection required
□ Roof access restricted
□ Fragile roof identified
□ Safe working area available
□ Manual handling requirements assessed
□ PPE requirements identified
□ Rescue arrangements considered
□ Weather/wind conditions considered
□ Working-at-height risks assessed
11. ELECTRICAL CABLE ROUTE
□ DC cable route identified
□ AC cable route identified
□ Cable route accessible
□ Cable protection requirements assessed
□ Cable penetrations identified
□ Fire stopping requirements considered
□ Internal cable route suitable
□ External cable route suitable
□ Approximate DC cable length calculated
□ Approximate AC cable length calculated
Approximate DC cable length: ______________ m
Approximate AC cable length: ______________ m
□ DC isolation location identified
□ AC isolation location identified
□ Inverter location identified
12. INVERTER LOCATION
□ Suitable inverter location identified
□ Manufacturer clearance requirements can be achieved
□ Adequate ventilation available
□ Location protected from excessive heat
□ Location protected from water ingress
□ Suitable wall/support structure
□ Cable routes suitable
□ Accessible for maintenance
□ Isolation access considered
Proposed inverter location:
13. BATTERY LOCATION
□ Battery location identified
□ Manufacturer installation requirements checked
□ Required clearances available
□ Suitable mounting surface
□ Suitable environmental conditions
□ Access for maintenance
□ Battery isolation location identified
□ Fire safety considerations assessed
□ Battery location suitable
Proposed battery location:
14. CONSUMER UNIT / DISTRIBUTION BOARD
□ Consumer unit accessible
□ Distribution board inspected
□ Spare capacity available
□ Existing protective devices assessed
□ RCD arrangements assessed
□ Surge protection requirements assessed
□ Earthing arrangement assessed
□ Bonding arrangements assessed
□ Cable entry arrangements suitable
□ Additional consumer unit required
□ Consumer unit upgrade required
□ Electrical remedial work required
Electrical observations:
15. EARTHING & BONDING
□ Earthing arrangement identified
□ Main earthing conductor identified
□ Main bonding checked
□ Water bonding checked where applicable
□ Gas bonding checked where applicable
□ PV earthing requirements considered
□ Additional bonding required
□ Earthing requires further investigation
16. FIRE & EMERGENCY CONSIDERATIONS
□ Emergency isolation locations identified
□ Equipment remains accessible
□ Cable routes assessed
□ DC cable route minimised where practicable
□ Labelling requirements identified
□ Fire stopping requirements identified
□ Battery fire safety requirements assessed
□ Customer advised of isolation arrangements
17. PLANNING & BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
□ Planning requirements considered
□ Planning permission checked
□ Planning permission not required
□ Planning permission required
□ Conservation area checked
□ Listed building considerations checked
□ Building Regulations requirements considered
□ Building Control notification requirements considered
□ Responsibility for Building Control notification explained to customer
18. DOCUMENTATION CHECK
□ Property plans available
□ Roof plans available
□ Electrical drawings available
□ Existing installation certificates available
□ Existing PV documentation available
□ Existing DNO/NIE documentation available
□ Structural information available
□ Panel datasheet available
□ Inverter datasheet available
□ Battery datasheet available
□ Mounting system documentation available
□ Proposed system design available
□ Customer quotation available
19. PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY
□ Front elevation photographed
□ Rear elevation photographed
□ Roof photographed
□ Roof structure photographed where accessible
□ Consumer unit photographed
□ Electricity meter photographed
□ Service cut-out photographed
□ Earthing/bonding photographed
□ Proposed inverter location photographed
□ Proposed battery location photographed
□ Proposed cable routes photographed
□ Obstructions photographed
□ Shading sources photographed
□ Access arrangements photographed
□ Scaffolding requirements photographed
20. HEALTH & SAFETY
□ Working-at-height hazards identified
□ Electrical hazards identified
□ Manual handling hazards identified
□ Asbestos risk considered
□ Fragile surfaces considered
□ Overhead electrical equipment considered
□ Underground services considered
□ Public access considered
□ Occupiers considered
□ Children/pets considered
□ Weather exposure considered
□ Emergency access considered
□ Suitable RAMS required before installation
Additional hazards:
21. SITE SUITABILITY
□ Suitable for installation
□ Suitable subject to conditions
□ Further survey required
□ Structural assessment required
□ Electrical upgrade required
□ DNO/NIE approval required
□ Roof repairs required
□ Roof replacement required
□ Planning approval required
□ Building Control requirements outstanding
□ Not suitable for proposed system
22. ACTIONS REQUIRED BEFORE INSTALLATION
□ DNO/NIE application
□ DNO/NIE approval
□ G98 notification
□ G99 application
□ G100 export limitation
□ Structural assessment
□ Roof repairs
□ Roof replacement
□ Electrical upgrade
□ Consumer unit upgrade
□ Scaffolding
□ MEWP
□ Planning approval
□ Building Regulations notification
□ Additional documentation
□ Customer approval
Required actions:
23. CUSTOMER CONFIRMATION
□ Customer has been informed of the proposed installation
□ Customer has been informed of any identified site limitations
□ Customer has been informed of any additional works required
□ Customer has been informed of any DNO/NIE requirements
□ Customer has had the opportunity to raise questions
Customer name: ____________________________________
Customer signature: _________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
24. SURVEYOR DECLARATION
□ I confirm that I have completed this pre-installation survey accurately to the best of my knowledge.
□ I confirm that identified structural, electrical, safety and connection issues have been recorded.
□ I confirm that outstanding issues have been identified before installation.
Surveyor name: ____________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
25. FINAL AUTHORISATION
□ Site survey completed
□ System design completed
□ Risk assessment completed
□ RAMS completed/required before installation
□ Product specifications checked
□ Roof mounting system checked
□ Electrical design checked
□ DNO/NIE requirements checked
□ Customer requirements confirmed
□ Installation approved to proceed
□ Installation NOT approved to proceed until outstanding actions are completed
Approved by: ______________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Solar Shine Energy
www.solarshineni.co.uk
solarshinenergy@gmail.com
SOLAR SHINE ENERGY
SOLAR PV POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING FORM
Website: www.solarshineni.co.uk
Email: solarshinenergy@gmail.com
1. INSTALLATION DETAILS
□ Customer name: ______________________________________
□ Installation address: _________________________________
□ Postcode: ___________________________________________
□ Survey / installation reference: _______________________
□ Installation date: ____ / ____ / ______
□ Inspection date: ____ / ____ / ______
□ Installer / engineer: _________________________________
□ MCS installation reference: ___________________________
2. INSTALLED SOLAR PV SYSTEM
□ Solar PV array installed as designed
□ Panel manufacturer confirmed
□ Panel model confirmed
□ Panel wattage confirmed
□ Number of panels confirmed
□ Total installed DC capacity calculated
Panel manufacturer: _________________________________
Panel model: _______________________________________
Panel wattage: __________________ W
Number of panels installed: ______________
Total DC capacity: __________________ kWp
□ Panels match approved design
□ Panels are correctly positioned
□ Panels are securely fixed
□ Mounting system installed correctly
□ All panel fixings checked
□ Roof penetrations checked
□ Roof covering checked after installation
□ No visible roof damage caused by installation
3. SOLAR ARRAY VISUAL INSPECTION
□ Panels free from visible damage
□ No cracked panels identified
□ No damaged frames identified
□ No damaged connectors identified
□ Panels correctly aligned
□ Panels securely mounted
□ Mounting rails securely fixed
□ Roof hooks securely fixed
□ End clamps correctly installed
□ Mid clamps correctly installed
□ Rail connectors correctly installed
□ End caps fitted where required
□ Cable management installed correctly
□ PV cables secured
□ PV cables protected from abrasion
□ PV cables protected from sharp edges
□ PV cables not resting directly on the roof
□ PV connectors correctly mated
□ No visible exposed live conductors
4. ARRAY CONFIGURATION
□ String configuration matches design
□ Number of strings recorded
□ String polarity checked
□ Positive and negative conductors identified
□ String labels fitted
□ String cable routes checked
□ String voltages recorded
Number of strings: __________________
String 1: __________________ panels
String 2: __________________ panels
String 3: __________________ panels
String 4: __________________ panels
5. INVERTER INSTALLATION
Manufacturer: ______________________________________
Model: _____________________________________________
Serial number: _____________________________________
Rated power: __________________ kW
□ Inverter installed according to manufacturer instructions
□ Correct mounting arrangement
□ Adequate clearances maintained
□ Adequate ventilation
□ Suitable environmental conditions
□ Inverter securely mounted
□ DC connections checked
□ AC connections checked
□ Earth connection checked
□ Communications connection checked
□ Wi-Fi/network connection checked where applicable
□ Inverter display operational
□ Inverter operating normally
□ No fault codes displayed
□ Manufacturer commissioning procedure completed
6. BATTERY SYSTEM
□ Battery installed
□ Battery manufacturer confirmed
□ Battery model confirmed
□ Battery serial number recorded
□ Battery capacity recorded
Battery manufacturer: ______________________________
Battery model: _____________________________________
Battery capacity: __________________ kWh
Serial number: _____________________________________
□ Battery installed according to manufacturer requirements
□ Battery securely mounted
□ Required clearances maintained
□ Battery location suitable
□ Battery cables correctly installed
□ Battery isolation provided
□ Battery protection installed
□ Battery communications checked
□ Battery/inverter communication established
□ Battery successfully commissioned
□ Battery state of charge checked
□ No battery fault codes
7. DC ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
□ DC wiring inspected
□ Correct cable type installed
□ Cable sizes checked
□ Polarity verified
□ DC connectors checked
□ Connectors correctly fitted
□ DC isolator installed where required
□ DC isolator correctly labelled
□ DC cable routes checked
□ Cable support adequate
□ Cable protection adequate
□ No visible cable damage
□ DC terminations secure
8. DC TESTING
Test equipment used: _________________________________
Test equipment serial number: ________________________
Calibration date: ___________________________________
String Voltage
□ String 1 open-circuit voltage recorded
String 1 Voc: __________________ V
□ String 2 open-circuit voltage recorded
String 2 Voc: __________________ V
□ String 3 open-circuit voltage recorded
String 3 Voc: __________________ V
□ String 4 open-circuit voltage recorded
String 4 Voc: __________________ V
Polarity
□ String 1 polarity correct
□ String 2 polarity correct
□ String 3 polarity correct
□ String 4 polarity correct
Insulation Resistance
□ String 1 insulation resistance tested
Result: __________________ MΩ
□ String 2 insulation resistance tested
Result: __________________ MΩ
□ String 3 insulation resistance tested
Result: __________________ MΩ
□ String 4 insulation resistance tested
Result: __________________ MΩ
□ Results recorded on test documentation
9. AC ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
□ AC cable installation inspected
□ AC cable size verified
□ AC protective device checked
□ AC isolation provided
□ AC isolator labelled
□ Connections secure
□ Cable routing suitable
□ Cable protection suitable
□ Consumer unit connection checked
□ Distribution board connection checked
□ RCD arrangements assessed
□ RCBO/RCD protection checked where applicable
□ Surge protection requirements checked
□ Earthing arrangement checked
□ Main bonding checked
10. AC ELECTRICAL TESTING
□ Continuity testing completed where applicable
□ Protective conductor continuity checked
□ Insulation resistance tested
□ Polarity confirmed
□ Earth fault loop impedance tested where applicable
□ RCD testing completed where applicable
□ Protective devices verified
□ Results recorded on electrical test certificate
Zs: __________________ Ω
RCD test result: __________________
Insulation resistance: __________________ MΩ
11. EARTHING & BONDING
□ PV installation earthing checked
□ Protective earth conductor checked
□ Main earthing conductor checked
□ Main bonding checked
□ Additional bonding checked where applicable
□ Earth connections secure
□ Earth conductors correctly identified
□ Earth continuity verified
12. LABELLING & IDENTIFICATION
□ PV array warning labels fitted
□ DC isolator labelled
□ AC isolator labelled
□ Inverter labelled
□ Battery isolation labelled where applicable
□ Consumer unit labelled
□ Generation circuit identified
□ Dual supply warning labels fitted where required
□ Shutdown/isolation information provided
□ Emergency isolation information provided
□ Labels permanent and clearly visible
13. CONSUMER UNIT / DISTRIBUTION BOARD
□ Consumer unit inspected after connection
□ PV circuit correctly identified
□ Protective device correctly rated
□ Connections secure
□ Cable entry secure
□ RCD/RCBO arrangement verified
□ Surge protection checked
□ Board cover correctly fitted
□ No exposed conductors
□ No overheating or damage observed
14. INVERTER COMMISSIONING
□ Inverter powered correctly
□ Grid connection established
□ PV generation detected
□ MPPT inputs operating
□ Battery communication established where applicable
□ Battery charging tested
□ Battery discharging tested
□ Export/import readings checked
□ Monitoring system activated
□ Customer monitoring account created
□ Monitoring app tested
□ Monitoring data received
□ Inverter firmware checked where applicable
□ No active fault codes
15. EXPORT LIMITATION / G100
□ Export limitation required
□ Export limitation not required
□ Export control device installed
□ Export control settings checked
□ Export limit programmed correctly
□ Export limitation tested
□ Fail-safe operation checked
□ Export limitation documentation completed
Maximum permitted export: ______________ kW
Configured export limit: ______________ kW
16. NIE NETWORKS / DNO
□ Applicable NIE Networks connection procedure confirmed
□ G98/NI considered
□ G99/NI considered
□ G100 considered where applicable
□ NIE Networks approval received where required
□ NIE Networks reference recorded
NIE Networks reference: ______________________________
□ Installed system matches approved application
□ Installed inverter matches approved equipment
□ Installed generation capacity matches approved design
□ Maximum export matches approved arrangement
□ Required commissioning/notification documentation completed
□ Required NIE Networks documentation submitted
□ Evidence of submission retained
17. PERFORMANCE / GENERATION CHECK
□ PV system generating electricity
□ Generation visible on inverter
□ Generation visible on monitoring platform
□ All strings operating
□ Battery operating where installed
□ Export/import readings checked
□ System performance appears consistent with site conditions
Inverter generation at commissioning: __________ kW
Battery state of charge: __________ %
Grid import: __________ kW
Grid export: __________ kW
PV generation: __________ kW
18. WEATHER / COMMISSIONING CONDITIONS
Weather: ___________________________________________
Approximate temperature: __________ °C
Time of test: __________
□ Suitable daylight available
□ Solar irradiance sufficient for testing
□ Weather conditions recorded
□ Conditions considered when assessing test results
19. FINAL SAFETY INSPECTION
□ No exposed live electrical parts
□ All covers fitted
□ All isolators accessible
□ Emergency isolation accessible
□ Equipment securely fixed
□ Cables adequately supported
□ No visible electrical damage
□ No visible roof damage
□ No water ingress identified
□ Battery installation safe
□ Inverter installation safe
□ Array installation safe
□ Access routes left safe
□ Work area cleaned
□ Installation left in safe operating condition
20. CUSTOMER HANDOVER
□ Customer shown the inverter
□ Customer shown battery system where applicable
□ Customer shown AC isolation
□ Customer shown DC isolation
□ Customer shown emergency shutdown/isolation procedure
□ Customer shown monitoring app
□ Customer shown generation information
□ Customer provided with operating instructions
□ Customer provided with maintenance information
□ Customer advised not to interfere with electrical equipment
□ Customer advised how to report faults
□ Customer advised of warranty arrangements
□ Customer received system documentation
21. HANDOVER DOCUMENTATION
□ MCS documentation completed
□ PV system verification documentation completed
□ Electrical installation certificate completed
□ Test results recorded
□ System design documentation provided
□ Panel datasheet provided
□ Inverter datasheet provided
□ Battery datasheet provided where applicable
□ Mounting system information provided
□ Manufacturer warranties provided
□ Product serial numbers recorded
□ NIE Networks documentation completed
□ G98 documentation completed where applicable
□ G99 documentation completed where applicable
□ G100 documentation completed where applicable
□ Customer operating instructions provided
□ Maintenance information provided
□ Emergency information provided
22. DEFECTS / NON-CONFORMITIES
□ No defects identified
□ Minor defect identified
□ Major defect identified
□ Electrical defect identified
□ Structural/roof defect identified
□ Labelling defect identified
□ Commissioning issue identified
□ DNO/NIE issue identified
□ Manufacturer issue identified
Defect / non-conformity details:
Corrective action required:
Responsible person: _________________________________
Target completion date: ____ / ____ / ______
□ Corrective action completed
□ Re-inspection required
23. FINAL INSTALLATION STATUS
□ PASSED – installation complete and commissioned
□ PASSED SUBJECT TO MINOR ACTIONS
□ FAILED – corrective work required
□ RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED
□ DNO/NIE documentation outstanding
□ Customer handover completed
24. INSTALLER DECLARATION
□ I confirm that the completed solar PV installation has been inspected.
□ I confirm that the relevant installation tests have been carried out.
□ I confirm that test results have been recorded.
□ I confirm that identified defects have been recorded.
□ I confirm that the installation has been commissioned in accordance with the applicable requirements and manufacturer instructions.
Installer name: ____________________________________
Company: Solar Shine Energy
Signature: _________________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
25. CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
□ I confirm that the solar PV system has been demonstrated to me.
□ I have been shown the isolation points.
□ I have been shown how to access the monitoring system.
□ I have received the available system documentation.
□ I understand the basic operation of the system.
Customer name: ____________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
26. FINAL APPROVAL
□ Installation inspection completed
□ Electrical testing completed
□ PV array testing completed
□ Inverter commissioned
□ Battery commissioned where applicable
□ NIE Networks requirements completed
□ MCS documentation completed
□ Customer handover completed
□ Installation documentation filed
Final inspection completed by: ______________________
Signature: _________________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
ADDITIONAL NOTES
SOLAR SHINE ENERGY
Solar PV Installation • Inspection • Testing • Commissioning
Website: www.solarshineni.co.uk
Email: solarshinenergy@gmail.com