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Practical guides on solar design, permitting and engineering from the RVR team.

Aerial view of a home with rooftop solar panelsPermitting

5 min read

How AHJ Review Works for Residential Solar Permits

Every solar permit goes through an Authority Having Jurisdiction. Here is what reviewers look for and how a clean plan set avoids revision rounds.

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Ground-mounted solar array on a residential propertyDesign

6 min read

What Goes Into a Residential Solar Plan Set

From the site plan to the single-line diagram, a walk through the sheets that make up a permit-ready residential PV design.

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Registered professional engineer stampEngineering

4 min read

When Does a Solar Project Need a PE Stamp?

Some jurisdictions accept a drawing set as is, while others want a licensed engineer's stamp on the structural or electrical sheets. Here is how to tell.

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Electric vehicle charging stationEV Charging

5 min read

Planning EV Charging at Home and at Work

Level 2 chargers need dedicated circuits, the right location and often an electrical panel check. A short guide to planning before you buy.

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Commercial building with a rooftop solar arrayCommercial

6 min read

Rooftop Solar for Commercial Buildings: Design Basics

Flat roofs, rooftop equipment and larger loads change how commercial arrays are designed. The main things to get right at the start.

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Solar water heater on a roofSolar Thermal

4 min read

Solar Thermal vs Solar PV: Which Should You Choose?

Both use the sun, but they solve different problems. A plain comparison of solar water heating and photovoltaic power.

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