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DOE: Installation (M1) Checklist

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Written by Brian - PLR Product Ops
Updated over a month ago

The below checklist mirrors LightReach's full internal review process for M1s.

All requirements must be satisfied to achieve M1, and requirements are uniform across our ecosystem.

Item:

What We're Checking For:

SQ1

Account Details

  • Name, address, kW size matches planset & production model

  • SIF Number

SQ2

Contract Details

  • Production kWh & system size within tolerance (PPA vs Lease)

  • (I/A) Battery tab match what was installed

  • (I/A) Adders match what was installed

SQ3

Site Qualifying

SQ4

Site Assessment Report

  • The document was uploaded as a document on the primary LightReach page using the “Site Assessment” Document Type

    • Important note: This item is NOT uploaded within the Installation Package, but the M1 package will be rejected if this item is not uploaded

Item:

What We're Checking For:

A1

Monitoring Portal Site ID

  • Site access is provided

  • Cell kits and Revenue Grade Metering (RGM) are required on all projects. If equipment is placed indoors and the signal is weak, a cellular signal booster may be required. If cellular service is unavailable for the area, a wireless gateway or ethernet connection is required to establish remote monitoring (uncommon scenario).

A2

Permits

Item:

What We're Checking For:

D1

Planset

  • System size & module count match vs what was installed on site

  • Module manufacturer & wattage match what was installed on site

  • Inverter, racking, & all other components match what was installed on site

  • Planset is accurate (within tolerance) vs what was installed on site (Tilt, azimuth, etc)

D2

Production Model

D3

Shade Report

Item:

What We're Checking For:

IP1

Project Site

IP2

Roof

  • Electrical conditions qualify and electrical work follows LightReach best practices

  • (I/A) Tesla MCI Requirements executed

IP3

Electrical

IP4

(I/A) Storage

IP5

Commissioning

All requirements must be satisfied to achieve M1. Requirements are uniform across our ecosystem, however, the QC technician reviewing the submission may at their discretion grant conditional approvals. Conditional approvals are M1 approvals which grant leniency to submit certain missing or incomplete items at M2. Conditional approvals are automatically provided where reasonably possible - LightReach does not grant exceptions by request.

  • May qualify for Conditional approval consideration: Minor missing uploads or basic installation fixes solved with a site visit

  • Will not qualify for Conditional approval consideration: Code violations, or violations of manufacturer specification, egregious workmanship issues, high submission error rates, etc.

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