A solar installation that passes the DISCOM inspection but has loose connectors or poor earthing comes back as a complaint in the first monsoon. A solar installation checklist, signed step by step, makes quality repeatable across teams. Download the Word version below. Approvals and inspections follow your state DISCOM's rules.
Solar installation checklist: before the job
- Site survey done: shade, roof type and strength, orientation, load and sanctioned load
- Design and bill of material approved by the customer
- Material checked against the BOM on delivery
- Safety: harness, ladder, PPE, roof edge protection
Structure and modules
- Structure fixed as per design; anchors sealed against leaks
- Tilt and orientation as designed
- Modules mounted with correct clamps and torque; no standing on modules
Electrical
- DC cables of the specified size, UV-resistant, clipped and routed in conduit
- Connectors of matching type, properly crimped
- DC and AC distribution boxes with specified protection
- Inverter mounted with ventilation clearance
- Earthing and lightning arrester installed and connected
- Labels on cables, boxes and isolators
Testing and commissioning
- Polarity and string voltage checked before connecting the inverter
- Insulation and earthing checks as per your procedure
- Inverter commissioned, monitoring configured
- First-day generation recorded
Handover
- Customer walkthrough: isolators, display, what to do in a fault
- Documents: warranties, single-line diagram, test sheet, service contact
- AMC offered with the solar AMC contract format
Survey to AMC in one record
ServicePilot takes a solar lead through site survey, quotation and installation job, then the AMC, on the same customer and site. See the solar plant maintenance checklist for visits after handover.
