A useful solar assessment should do more than count how many panels fit on a roof. Revolve starts with the property, electricity use and the outcome you want, then works toward a system recommendation.
1. Start with the property and power use
The five-minute assessment asks for the address, recent electricity use or a power bill, and the goals that matter to you. That can include lowering grid purchases, adding a battery, preparing for an EV, backing up selected loads or planning for future electrification.
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2. Review the roof and site
We look at roof geometry, available roof faces, orientation, pitch, access, nearby trees and other site conditions. The purpose is to understand where panels can realistically go before we start talking about equipment.
3. Build a digital roof model
For suitable projects we create a digital model of the property. This lets us test panel placement, roof measurements and surrounding shade rather than relying on a generic panel package.
See more of the modelling process in our 3D Solar Design section.
4. Match generation to the way you use electricity
A larger array is not automatically a better design. We consider when electricity is used, how much daytime load exists, whether a battery is likely to add value, and whether future loads such as EV charging or hot-water heating should be allowed for.
5. Check electrical and network requirements
The switchboard, supply, cable routes, equipment location, metering and network connection all matter. Northpower and Top Energy requirements are considered as part of the design and connection process.
6. Compare the system architecture
Different properties suit different approaches. Revolve works with both Enphase AC microinverter systems and Sigenergy hybrid solar-and-battery systems. The decision should follow the roof, storage requirements, monitoring preferences, backup goals and future plans.
Compare Enphase and Sigenergy →
7. Prepare the proposal
The goal is a proposal that clearly shows the intended equipment, array layout, expected production assumptions and any important electrical or network considerations. Where finance is relevant, you can also review our Green Loans & Solar Finance guide.
What should you have ready?
- property address
- a recent electricity bill or usage data
- your main solar goal
- any battery or backup requirements
- planned EVs, hot-water upgrades or other future electrical loads
Start with the actual property
Solar performs best when the design begins with the home and the way it uses power. Start your Revolve solar assessment →
