Walkthrough for designing the array, interconnection strategy, and more
Preconditions:
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Specify roof faces with one of the two methods:
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Use the Trace Functions
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Familiarize yourself with Smart Guides
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Specify where the Main Service Panel and more are located by adding Site Equipment.
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Specify the wind speed and more by completing Weather Data.
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Specify the AHJ, utility and more by completing Site Info.
Starting the System Design
After you have finished defining the site, click the System Design button in the lower left corner of the workspace.
You’ll need to complete five steps in order to design the system and generate a permit package:
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Place modules across two steps:
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Specify Inverter and string modules in the Electrical Design
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Specify wiring strategy and interconnection in the Electrical BOS.
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Specify the mount and spacings in the Mounting BOS.
Next Steps
After designing the system continue on to generate the permit package!