The purpose of this stage is to schedule the installation, document the system as installed, complete required inspections, and submit everything Daylight needs to review the project and process the applicable milestone payment.
Step 1: Schedule the Installation
For Daylight Master Installers Working on Daylight Sold Projects
Daylight Master Installers provide their install availability to Daylight each week, please work with your Account Manager and our Install Support Team to ensure accuracy.
Installation Scheduling Email:
[email protected]
Daylight is responsible for scheduling the installation directly with the customer.
Once an installation date has been confirmed, the Install Date will be added to the Daylight Portal and the project will automatically show up on the Install Calendar.
If weather or unforeseen circumstances require rescheduling, notify the Daylight Install Team immediately so the customer, equipment delivery, and Install Date & Calendar can be updated.
For EPC Partners & Projects
The EPC or Partner is responsible for scheduling the installation directly with the customer and coordinating with Daylight when support is needed.
Installation Scheduling Email:
[email protected]
Once an installation date has been confirmed, add the Install Date to the project in the Daylight Portal. The Install Calendar will automatically update.
If the installation date changes for any reason, update the Install Date & Calendar immediately so Daylight has the most current schedule.
Scheduling Requirements for ALL partners
Only enter confirmed installation dates. Do NOT enter requested equipment delivery dates as installation dates. If materials are delivered based on an incorrect date and are lost, stolen, or damaged, the replacement costs will be your responsibility.
Schedule installations at least 5 business days in advance to allow for delivery.
Every installation must appear on the Install Calendar in the Daylight Portal.
Keep the Install Calendar updated whenever an installation is scheduled, rescheduled, or completed.
Scheduling an installation automatically creates the connected SiteCapture template
Step 2: Complete the Installation
Install the system according to:
Approved permit set & Approved CAD
Daylight installation standards
Applicable code and manufacturer requirements
Complete the solar and battery commissioning requirements at the time of installation.
The system should:
Be visible and communicating in the applicable equipment portal
Show that required equipment is online
Be left in the operating condition required by Daylight
Have Grid Sell turned off until PTO is received
Step 3: Complete the Install Photo Package
Open the project's SiteCapture job from the Daylight Portal and complete the Daylight Install Picture Package.
All required questions and photo fields must be completed, including:
Pre-installation conditions
Completed panel arrays
Inverter installation
Battery installation
Electrical equipment and connections
Meter and service equipment
Equipment labels
Equipment serial numbers
Commissioning information
Any field changes or unusual site conditions
Do not finalize the SiteCapture report until every required field is complete and photos are clear.
Step 4: Upload the As-Built Stamped CAD
Upload the stamped CAD that reflects the system as it was actually installed.
If the system was installed exactly as shown on the approved permit set:
Re-upload the stamped, approved permit drawings.
If the installation changed from the approved design:
Upload revised as-built drawings.
The revised drawings must include the engineer's stamp.
Make sure the final equipment, panel count, layout, and electrical design match the installed system.
Step 5: Enter the Final Installed Equipment
Enter all required installed equipment information in the portal, including:
Inverter serial number
Battery serial numbers
Applicable gateway, cloud, or monitoring number
Any other required equipment identifiers
Panel and rapid-shutdown serial-number photos should also be included in the SiteCapture package where required.
The equipment entered in the portal must match the equipment shown in the install photos and as-built CAD.
Step 6: Submit the Installation for Review
Before submitting, confirm:
Installation is complete.
SiteCapture photo package is finalized.
As-built stamped CAD is uploaded.
Final equipment and serial numbers are entered.
The installed system matches the uploaded documents.
Any design or equipment changes are clearly documented.
Daylight will review the:
Install photo package
As-built stamped CAD
Final equipment details
Installed system configuration
If information is missing or mismatched, the project will be returned with feedback for correction.
Step 7: Complete Any Required Change Order or True-Up
If the installed system differs from the approved design, Daylight may require:
A final change order
Corrected equipment information
Revised as-built drawings
A production true-up
A customer PPA amendment
Complete all requested corrections before the project can move forward and M2 can be paid.
Step 8: Schedule and Complete the Inspection
Schedule the required AHJ inspection and update the inspection information in the portal.
After the inspection is completed, upload:
Inspection report, when provided
Passed inspection confirmation
Signed permit card, portal screenshot, or AHJ email confirming approval
Inspection completion date
Any correction notice, if the inspection did not pass
If the inspection fails, complete the required corrections and upload the final passing result after reinspection.
Step 9: Submit the Inspection Package
Once the inspection has passed, submit the complete inspection package for Daylight review.
Daylight will confirm that:
The inspection belongs to the correct project.
The system passed the required inspection.
All required documents are complete.
The installed equipment and as-built design remain accurate.
Step 10: Sign the Commissioning Certificate
Once the required installation and inspection information is complete, review and sign the Daylight Commissioning Certificate in the portal.
The certificate confirms that the system was:
Fully installed
Properly commissioned
Inspected as required
Completed according to the applicable agreement and project requirements
Before You Submit
Confirm:
Installation date is entered.
SiteCapture package is complete.
As-built stamped CAD is uploaded.
Final equipment and serial numbers are accurate.
Installed system matches the as-built drawings.
Required change order or true-up is complete.
Inspection has passed.
Inspection package is uploaded.
Commissioning Certificate is signed.
Applicable milestone invoice is signed.
Complete and accurate installation documentation helps prevent review delays, payment delays, failed inspections, and PTO rework.