01 / Establish the brief
Define the property, the broad electricity profile and the reason for considering solar. Discuss planned changes such as a vehicle, heat pump, roof replacement or business expansion.
An initial enquiry is not an installation order. It is an opportunity to identify the questions that a proper assessment needs to answer.
- Your objective and priorities
- The province and utility context
- Known property constraints
- Information needed for the next stage
02 / Confirm what the site allows
Review the roof or proposed mounting location, electrical arrangement and access. Identify the professional assessments and authority requirements relevant to the property.
Utility connection feasibility is an early dependency. A preliminary layout does not establish that an application will be approved.
- Site and electrical findings
- Proposed equipment locations
- Connection and approval dependencies
- Open items before a firm proposal
03 / Compare a written proposal
Review the equipment, scope, estimated production and price together. A useful proposal explains what has been assumed, what has been excluded and what could change.
Any warranty, schedule, deposit, financing or cancellation arrangement belongs in the actual written agreement. None is created by submitting the enquiry form.
- Itemised scope and exclusions
- Production and financial assumptions
- Responsibilities and payment milestones
- Equipment, workmanship and support terms
04 / Approve, install and verify
Installation follows the required project approvals and an agreed scope. Testing, inspections and any utility permission needed for operation are distinct steps—not interchangeable milestones.
Handover should explain how to use the system, where its records are kept and who is responsible for support. An installation date and permission to operate should not be represented as the same event.
- Project-specific approvals and scheduling
- Installation and commissioning records
- Required inspection and connection confirmation
- Operating guidance and named support arrangements
Questions, answered.
How long does a project take?
Timing depends on the site, equipment, scope and external approvals. A reliable schedule separates work under the contractor’s control from utility and authority dependencies.
Does submitting an enquiry reserve an installation?
No. The form does not create a booking, purchase, financing application or installation contract.
What if the assessment identifies a problem?
The next step may be a revised design, enabling work, further investigation or a decision not to proceed. A clear assessment should make those choices visible.