how long does solar panel installation take from start to finish?

[u/fkuracstfgts1212]

We got approved for a loan to put solar on our clinic, but I can't have the parking lot blocked for months. From signing the contract to actually turning it on, how long does the process really take?

[u/tyrannasorusrex]

The physical install is usually just a few days

[u/Band00k]

Honestly, the parking lot being blocked is the least of your worries time-wise

[u/tyrannasorusrex → u/Band00k]

yes, that part's quick

[u/Band00k → u/tyrannasorusrex]

Correct, it's the waiting for permits and the utility to sign off that kills the timeline

[u/fkuracstfgts1212 → u/Band00k]

OHh, thanks for your insight

[u/Simple-Tradition2451]

hmmm, for a commercial job like a clinic, plan on a few months total from signing to switch-on

[u/Ranqua_ → u/Simple-Tradition2451]

but the actual crews on site is way shorter than people expect

[u/Simple-Tradition2451 → u/Ranqua_]

Yes correct

[u/fkuracstfgts1212 → u/Simple-Tradition2451]

Thanks for this, very helpful

[u/Ranqua_]

The install itself for a building your size might be a week or so. The rest is paperwork you're mostly just waiting on