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Before you install solar panels, you’ll need to submit a SCEC Distributed Generation Application in order to connect to our electric grid. Unless you plan to self-install the equipment, your contractor will submit the application on your behalf.

Once approved by SCEC, the system can be installed.

Steps to Applying for Solar Connection to Electric Grid

Solar FAQ (pdf)

10 Steps to Take Before Installing Solar (pdf)

Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor (pdf)

 

Required Documentation

  1. SCEC Distributed Generation Application
  2. Solar Photovoltaic Supplement (click here for form)
  3. Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement
  4. Proof of insurance ($300,000 for 20kW or less, $1000,000 for over 20kw up to 40kW)
  5. One-line wiring diagram of member DG (must meet SCEC requirement).
  6. Electrical inspection certificate.
  7. Inverter and solar panel specs.

NOTE: Solar arrays with battery storage do not qualify to have subtractive off-peak metering.  Please contact SCEC before submitting an application to discuss requirements.

Before you complete the SCEC Distributed Generation Application, you must review the following documents:

SCEC Interconnection Guidelines (pdf)

SCEC Solar DG Guide (pdf)

Solar + Battery Line Diagram (pdf)

Solar Line Diagram (please contact SCEC at 715-796-7000 for requirements)

Backup Generator Wiring Diagram (pdf)

Solar Photovoltaic Supplement (pdf)

Once you have reviewed all of the documents found in Step 2, you may submit your SCEC Distributed Generation Application and supplemental documentation.

SCEC Distributed Generation Application (pdf)

Required Documentation

  1. SCEC Distributed Generation Application (pdf)
  2. Solar Photovoltaic Supplement (click here for form)
  3. Energy Storage Supplement (if installing battery) (pdf)
  4. Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement (pdf)
  5. Proof of insurance ($300,000 for 20kW or less, $1000,000 for over 20kw up to 40kW)
  6. One-line wiring diagram of member DG (must meet SCEC requirement).
  7. Electrical inspection certificate (click here for online form).
  8. Inverter and solar panel specs.

Submit all documentation to: scecsolar@scecnet.net

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