UL Solutions worked with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to help regulators and the solar industry facilitate access to compliant residential rooftop solar energy systems. usa Via SolarAPP+.
northbrook, illinois, January 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced a new milestone for SolarAPP+. usa (USA) Installation of a residential rooftop solar energy system developed by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in partnership with UL Solutions, regulators, local governments and the solar industry. Since SolarAPP+ debuted in 2021, 27 communities are now using SolarAPP+, with over 10,270 permits issued, 59,350 kilowatts approved, and an estimated 10,270 hours saved in review time.
UL Solutions Achieves New Adoption Milestone for SolarAPP+. SolarAPP+ was developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in partnership with his UL Solutions, regulators, local governments, and the solar industry to provide a US-based solution for installing solar energy systems on residential rooftops. auto-permission solution.
SolarAPP+ aims to accelerate the adoption of residential rooftop solar energy systems by enabling local governments to quickly and safely approve standardized installation projects using permitting software. SolarAPP+ is free for municipalities and is supported by management fees paid by installers.
of Tucson, Arizonahas already issued 3,587 permits using SolarAPP+, resulting in 21,584 kilowatts approved and an estimated 3,659 hours saved in the initial permit review.
“By giving solar installers a way to self-license, it speeds up the process,” he said. Kara Blackwell,director Pima County, Arizona, development services. “Pima County and the city of tucson It was an early adopter of SolarAPP+. Where previously the permitting process took days or even weeks, permits can now be issued the same day you submit your application using SolarAPP+. “
Combining the experience and technical know-how of NREL, UL Solutions and industry partners with data from participating municipalities and code officials formed the basis for standardized plan review software. The software can perform compliance checks and automate building permit approvals for eligible residential rooftop solar systems in minutes. And you can standardize up to 90% of your system plans.
“UL Solutions supports SolarAPP+ as a key enabler of safer, cleaner energy. SolarAPP+ compliance checks are standardized and automated, allowing same-day issuance of permits for eligible projects, enabling local governments to Through SolarAPP+, NREL, the solar industry and local governments will have a faster, more efficient platform that bridges the gap between safety, compliance and residential renewable energy.” Ken Boyce, Senior Director of Primary Engineering for UL Solutions’ Testing, Inspection and Certification Group. “We will work with industry leaders, governments and other organizations to help markets around the world benefit from renewable energy by fostering secure innovation in the processes, technologies and products that are transforming the energy industry. We are constantly developing new ways to do it.”
“UL Solutions has been a key partner since the inception of this collaboration to support access to safer and more affordable residential rooftop solar energy systems in the United States. Larry Sherwood, Chairman of the SolarAPP+ Foundation. “SolarAPP+ is a testament to the progress that can be achieved when all stakeholders are united under a common goal of supporting clean energy and the solar industry.”
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