Going solar sounds complicated. It isn't. Here's exactly what happens from your first conversation with us to the day your panels go live — step by step, no surprises.
The Full Timeline
You fill out our simple form — name, address, and your average monthly electricity bill. That's all we need to start. There's no credit check, no commitment, and no salesperson showing up at your door unannounced. A solar advisor reviews your home using satellite imagery and your utility data, then builds your custom savings report.
⏱ 2 minutes on your end — 24 hours for your reportYour solar advisor walks you through your savings estimate in a call or video meeting — typically 20–30 minutes. You'll see a side-by-side comparison of what you're paying your utility now vs. what you'd pay with solar. We explain every financing option — PPA, lease, loan, or cash — and answer every question you have. There is zero pressure to sign anything.
⏱ 20–30 minute conversationAfter you decide to move forward, a technician schedules a site survey at your home. They inspect your roof, attic, and electrical panel to confirm the system design is exactly right for your home. This takes about an hour and is completely free. Powur also offers a Virtual Site Survey option where you can do this yourself using your phone — guided step by step.
⏱ About 1 hour at your homeThis is where most solar companies drop the ball and leave homeowners frustrated. Not with Powur. Our dedicated project management team handles every permit application, every HOA approval request, and all utility interconnection paperwork on your behalf. You don't fill out a single form. You don't make a single call. We send you updates through the MyPowur app the whole time.
⏱ Typically 2–6 weeks depending on your city and utilityOnce permits are approved, your installation is scheduled. A licensed local installer from Powur's certified network arrives at your home and gets to work. Most residential installations take 1–3 days depending on system size. The crew handles everything — panels, inverter, wiring, and mounting hardware. Your roof is left clean and watertight when they finish.
⏱ 1–3 days on siteAfter installation, your city or county does a final inspection to approve the system. Then your utility company flips the switch that connects your panels to the grid. The day that happens — called "Permission to Operate" or PTO — your panels start producing electricity and your bill starts dropping. From that day forward, you're generating your own power.
⏱ 1–2 weeks after installation for final approvalCommon Questions About The Process