Solar Panel Remove and Reinstall in Tampa Bay
Are you getting a new roof or in need of a roof repair that requires the removal and reinstallation of your solar panels? Look no further than Solar22!
At Solar22, we approach every Removal & Reinstallation (R&R) with the same meticulous attention to detail as a new installation. In most cases, systems are left in better condition than before being removed and reinstalled.
Getting a new roof is an investment in your home, just like your solar system. Protect both investments by hiring the right contractor to do the job right. Not all R&R services are created equal. Through experience, we know it is imperative to conduct a thorough diagnostic health check of your system prior to removal.
This assessment takes approximately one hour and involves opening all electrical panels, climbing in the attic to check conduit, and walking the roof. By doing the assessment, we can document the correct number of parts needed, check for code violations, make a safety plan, and determine the best way to connect your array to internet monitoring if not already in place.
The process of removing and reinstalling your solar panels typically takes one day each. The panels are neatly stored in your garage or a safe location. Once your roofing company finishes the work, we will coordinate a convenient time to reinstall your solar energy system. Our services include re-engineering, permit and inspection for optimal solar production, a one-year parts and labor warranty, an owner’s manual, and three free months of active remote monitoring to confirm the system's function and production.
Our installation professionals can work directly with you, your contractor, and/or your insurance provider to ensure a seamless project within budget. As an added benefit, we can connect your solar power system to a monitoring system that allows you to monitor performance at the panel level. We reinstall on all types of roofs, including shingle, tile, and metal.
This is a summary of what you can expect from a Solar22 Solar Panel Removal & Reinstallation project:
System Inspection:
- Ensure all system components are 100% functional.
- Identify any malfunctioning components.
- Determine if the component(s) are covered under warranty.
- Confirm (or initiate – for a fee) system monitoring.
Panel Pre-Removal:
- If malfunctioning components are present, interface with the manufacturer to process warranty claims.
- Order and have on hand replacement components before reinstallation.
- Processing warranty claims, ordering replacement parts, and installing the same is billed at the normal hourly rate.
- Drone pictures of the currently installed array.
Step-by-Step Panel Removal Process:
- Disconnect the solar panel system from the electrical panel.
- Remove the solar panels.
- Remove the mounting rails.
- Remove the rail mounting feet.
- Remove all panel wiring on the roof.
- Carefully avoid damaging the optimizers or inverters.
- Safely and securely store the solar equipment until the roof work is complete.
Step-by-Step Reinstallation Process:
- Reinstallation is almost exactly like a new installation.
- Install rail mounting feet.
- Install mounting rail.
- Install old (or new) panel wiring on the roof.
- Install optimizers or inverters on panel rails.
- Record serial numbers of all optimizers or inverters.
- Record a roof map with the exact location of each optimizer or inverter.
- Reinstall panels on mounting rails.
- Rewire as necessary.
- Reconnect the solar system to the electrical panel.
- Establish communication with the panel manufacturer to record power produced by each panel.
- Drone pictures of the reinstalled array.
Follow-Up:
- Monitoring – Three months of active monitoring included with Remove & Reinstall Service.
- Model array – To determine expected monthly power production.
- Instructions – How to turn the system on and off.
- Instructions – How to access the monitoring site and login process.
- Prepare one laminated page containing the following:
- Breakdown of equipment (solar panels, optimizers, and/or inverters).
- Panel/optimizer/inverter wattage (model).
- Manufacturer.
- Manufactured date.
- Warranty details.
- URL for any future warranty claims.