Getting an install date
Like many things during COVID Solar YYC was having various supply problems. The original panels (Longi 360) weren’t available, so we ended up getting Longi 375 watt panels. They were slightly larger so the system would be a little bigger which was nice. Total system size moved to 12 kilowatt.
We were able to keep our micro-inverters which were AP System QS1 & YC600.
Once the panels were available we then ran into various other shortages including the shake flashing. But finally the big day came in the early fall. About 3 months behind plan, and production would be lost for the peak summer months, but I figured it wasn’t going to be any better next year so might as well go ahead.
Installation
The crew arrived, was nice to talk to and began getting things organized. The only significant hitch was with the new panels my roof vents were in the way for some panels and four had to be put on the North side of the roof. Not ideal but I figured it was better than not having them.
The first day was getting most of the rails and flashing in place and levelled.
Next day was getting the rest of the rails and the micro-inverters starting to get laid out.
The next day was the big day – the panels went on!
