What is SolarAPP+?

SolarAPP+ (Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus), was initially developed by NREL –– with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy –– in collaboration with national code and safety organizations, to make it easier for local governments to quickly and safely approve standardized rooftop projects.

Now managed by the SolarAPP Foundation, SolarAPP+ benefits jurisdictions and installers alike. SolarAPP+ is free for jurisdictions to implement and offers an online plan review platform that easily integrates into existing government systems to automate safe and code-compliant solar and energy storage permitting.

Licensed installers are able to enter system specifications into an online platform for qualifying jurisdictions, resulting in an instant permit and inspection checklist.