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Project Location If you prefer not to share your project's location, please include at least the zip code so we can determine the amount of sunlight your location receives.
What type of project are you doing?* Please tell us a little about the project you want to do:
Do you want to install your system yourself?* How often will you use your off grid location? What is your timeline for this project? How much do you know about this type of project? What is your primary reason for doing this project?
Are you aware of available solar incentives?
Are you planning to finance your project? Have you selected a lender?
Electrical Information To recommend the best system to meet your goals we will need the following information:
Who is your electric utility?
Who is your electric utility?
What is your average annual energy usage in kWh? This is typically listed on your utility bill or you can get it online from your utility. If you provide the last 12 months of your energy usage, we can calculate an average.
What size is your home's main electrical service panel?
What size is the main power distribution panel?
Inverters Do you have a preference of inverter type? Do you have open wall space next to (or near) your electrical panel?
Do you have a brand preference for your inverter(s)?
Inverters Do you have a brand preference for your inverter(s)?
Inverters How far will your inverter be from your electrical panel?
Do you have a brand preference for your inverter(s)?
Inverters Do you have a brand preference for your inverter(s)?
Solar How far away will the solar panels be from your electrical panel?
How far away will the solar panels be from your electrical panel?
How far away will the solar panels be from your electrical panel?
Do you plan on adding more solar panels in the future?
How far away will the solar panels be from your inverter and battery location?
Do you have any preference for brand or wattage of solar panels?
Racking Where do you want to install your solar panels?* What type of racking design are you interested in?* Do you have a preference for your solar panel orientation? Do you have a brand preference for racking?
Technical Data Solar Panel Make
Solar Panel Model Number
Solar Panel Frame Color
Solar Panel Frame Length Dimension in Inches
Solar Panel Frame Width Dimension in Inches
Solar Panel Frame Thickness in Millimeters
Solar Panel Quantity
Building Details What direction does the part of your roof you want your solar on face? Please select all that apply.
Roof Pitch:
Roof Material Roof age and condition:
Do you know the dimensions of the roof where you want the solar mounted (not the building footprint):
Are there any skylights, vent pipes, chimneys, or other obstructions near or within footprint of where you want to mount your array that will limit design flexibility? Roof Color:
Roof Thickness:
Roof age and condition:
Roof Dimensions North to South
Roof Dimensions North to South
Roof Dimensions East to West
Roof Dimensions East to West
Any slight roof slope?
Any slight roof slope?
Parapet Height:
Parapet Height:
Any desired walkways?
Any desired walkways?
Building height in stories:
Upload a Sketch of Your Roof Upload a Sketch of Your Roof Location Details Ground Snow Load psf (Pounds Per Square Foot) Design Ground Snow Load for your project location as determined by ASCE 7-10. These values can be confirmed by consulting your local building authority.
Wind Exposure Category Exposure BUrban and suburban areas, wooded areas, or other terrain with numerous closely spaced obstructions having the size of single family dwellings or larger.Exposure COpen terrain with scattered obstructions having heights generally less than 30 feet. This category includes flat open country and grasslands.Exposure DFlat, unobstructed areas and water surfaces. This category includes smooth mud flats, salt flats, and unbroken ice.* Wind Exposure Category can be confirmed by consulting your local building authority.
Maximum Wind Speed (mph)
Risk Category The majority of structures such as residential, commercial, and industrial buildings are included in this category are in Risk Category II structure as defined by ASCE 7-10 Chart 1.5-1.If you are attempting to calculate the impact of the solar array on the building structure, you should consult a structural engineer.
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Wind Exposure Category Exposure BUrban and suburban areas, wooded areas, or other terrain with numerous closely spaced obstructions having the size of single family dwellings or larger.Exposure COpen terrain with scattered obstructions having heights generally less than 30 feet. This category includes flat open country and grasslands.Exposure DFlat, unobstructed areas and water surfaces. This category includes smooth mud flats, salt flats, and unbroken ice.* Wind Exposure Category can be confirmed by consulting your local building authority.
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Risk Category The majority of structures such as residential, commercial, and industrial buildings are included in this category are in Risk Category II structure as defined by ASCE 7-10 Chart 1.5-1.If you are attempting to calculate the impact of the solar array on the building structure, you should consult a structural engineer.
Location Details Ground Snow Load psf (Pounds Per Square Foot) Design Ground Snow Load for your project location as determined by ASCE 7-10. These values can be confirmed by consulting your local building authority.
Wind Exposure Category Exposure BUrban and suburban areas, wooded areas, or other terrain with numerous closely spaced obstructions having the size of single family dwellings or larger.Exposure COpen terrain with scattered obstructions having heights generally less than 30 feet. This category includes flat open country and grasslands.Exposure DFlat, unobstructed areas and water surfaces. This category includes smooth mud flats, salt flats, and unbroken ice.* Wind Exposure Category can be confirmed by consulting your local building authority.
Maximum Wind Speed (mph)
Risk Category The majority of structures such as residential, commercial, and industrial buildings are included in this category are in Risk Category II structure as defined by ASCE 7-10 Chart 1.5-1.If you are attempting to calculate the impact of the solar array on the building structure, you should consult a structural engineer.
Location Details Ground Snow Load psf (Pounds Per Square Foot) Design Ground Snow Load for your project location as determined by ASCE 7-10. These values can be confirmed by consulting your local building authority.
Wind Exposure Category Exposure BUrban and suburban areas, wooded areas, or other terrain with numerous closely spaced obstructions having the size of single family dwellings or larger.Exposure COpen terrain with scattered obstructions having heights generally less than 30 feet. This category includes flat open country and grasslands.Exposure DFlat, unobstructed areas and water surfaces. This category includes smooth mud flats, salt flats, and unbroken ice.* Wind Exposure Category can be confirmed by consulting your local building authority.
Maximum Wind Speed (mph)
Risk Category The majority of structures such as residential, commercial, and industrial buildings are included in this category are in Risk Category II structure as defined by ASCE 7-10 Chart 1.5-1.If you are attempting to calculate the impact of the solar array on the building structure, you should consult a structural engineer.
Site Details Soil Classification *Please Select From Dropdown* Choose the soil condition that best meets your site. The higher the number, the bigger the foundation required.
1. Crystalline bedrock 2. Sedimentary and foliated rock 3. Sandy gravel and/or gravel 4. Sand, silty sand, clayey sand, silty gravel, and clayey gravel 5. Clay, sandy clay, silty clay, clayey silt, silt, and sandy silt
Array tilt desired for design purposes: *Please Select From Dropdown
10 Degrees (Less than 30 psf snow load) 15 Degrees (Less than 30 psf snow load) 20 Degrees (Less than 30 psf snow load) 25 Degrees (Less than 30 psf snow load) 30 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 35 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 40 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 45 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 50 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 55 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 60 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 65 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind) 70 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind) 75 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind) 80 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind) 85 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind)
Would you like the ability to seasonally adjust the tilt of the solar array?
How far off the ground would you like the bottom edge of the array to be from the ground? *Please Select From Dropdown
1 Ft 2 Ft 3 Ft 4 Ft 5 Ft 6 Ft 7 Ft 8 Ft 9 Ft 10 Ft 11 Ft 12 Ft 13 Ft 14 Ft 15 Ft 16 Ft 17 Ft 18 Ft 19 Ft 20 Ft 21 Ft 22 Ft 23 Ft 24 Ft 25 Ft 26 Ft 27 Ft 28 Ft 29 Ft 30 Ft
Have you considered making your own custom wood frame to attach solar panels to?
Many jurisdictions require ground mounted arrays to be fenced so the underside of the solar panels is not easily accessible due to the potential shock risk. Are you interested in recommendations for array skirts or fencing?
How far away will the solar array be from the electrical panel?
Foundation Preferences or Other Comments
Site Details Soil Classification *Please Select From Dropdown* Choose the soil condition that best meets your site. The higher the number, the bigger the foundation required.
1. Crystalline bedrock 2. Sedimentary and foliated rock 3. Sandy gravel and/or gravel 4. Sand, silty sand, clayey sand, silty gravel, and clayey gravel 5. Clay, sandy clay, silty clay, clayey silt, silt, and sandy silt
Array tilt desired for design purposes: *Please Select From Dropdown
10 Degrees (Less than 30 psf snow load) 15 Degrees (Less than 30 psf snow load) 20 Degrees (Less than 30 psf snow load) 25 Degrees (Less than 30 psf snow load) 30 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 35 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 40 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 45 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 50 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 55 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 60 Degrees (All wind and snow conditions) 65 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind) 70 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind) 75 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind) 80 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind) 85 Degrees (Less than 115 mph wind)
Would you like the ability to seasonally adjust the tilt of the solar array?
How far off the ground would you like the bottom edge of the array to be from the ground? *Please Select From Dropdown
1 Ft 2 Ft 3 Ft 4 Ft 5 Ft 6 Ft 7 Ft 8 Ft 9 Ft 10 Ft 11 Ft 12 Ft 13 Ft 14 Ft 15 Ft 16 Ft 17 Ft 18 Ft 19 Ft 20 Ft 21 Ft 22 Ft 23 Ft 24 Ft 25 Ft 26 Ft 27 Ft 28 Ft 29 Ft 30 Ft
Have you considered making your own custom wood frame to attach solar panels to?
Many jurisdictions require ground mounted arrays to be fenced so the underside of the solar panels is not easily accessible due to the potential shock risk. Are you interested in recommendations for array skirts or fencing?
Design/Engineering Level Desired Please let us know what level of design/engineering you need for your project.
Foundation Recommendation (Complimentary) Stamped Engineering Drawing ($625) Stamped Engineering Drawing with Calcs ($775)
Foundation Preferences or Other Comments
Racking Design How many total rows? (From Left to Right)
How many total rows? (From Left to Right)
How many total rows? (From Left to Right)
How many total columns? (From Top to Bottom)
How many total columns? (From Top to Bottom)
How many total columns? (From Top to Bottom)
Type of Backup Solar is optional for emergency backup systems, but it is an excellent way of reducing your power bill when your utility is up and running. Solar can also recharge your batteries if you experience an extended power outage; without solar you would need a generator to keep you powered up until your utility power returns. By including solar with your energy storage you may also be able to take advantage of certain incentives for your batteries that you otherwise couldn’t. If you want to include solar, choose Grid Hybrid (With Solar) above.
Which type of emergency backup power interests you? Hybrid Power What alternate source of power do you want to go along with your solar?* How far away will the solar panels be from your inverter or alternate power source (batteries, generator, etc.) location?
How far away will the solar panels be from your inverter or alternate power source (batteries, generator, etc.) location?
Generator Do you have an existing AC generator? Do you have an existing generator? What brand and model?
How do you start your generator? How many wires does the starter have?
Would you like us to propose a generator for supplemental charging?
Would you like us to propose a generator for supplemental charging? (Recommended)
What type of fuel do you want to use for your generator? Where would you like your generator installed? (Shed, Garage, Barn, etc)
How far from your electrical panel will the generator be?
How far from your electrical panel will the generator be?
How far from your electrical panel will the generator be?
How far from your electrical panel will the generator be?
Would you like the ability to automatically start a generator?
Do you have a brand preference for your generator? Fire Mountain Solar exclusively sells Kohler residential generators which only use propane or natural gas, and come rated 8kVA and above. If this fuel type or size is not what you need, we can design your system to work with a generator you purchase elsewhere. And we can help you determine the best size generator for your needs.
Batteries Where do you want to put your batteries? (Shed, Barn, Garage, etc.)
How far from your electrical panel will your batteries be?
How far from your electrical panel will your batteries be?
How far from your electrical panel will your batteries be?
How far from your electrical panel will your batteries be?
How far from your electrical panel will your batteries be?
Do you have a technology preference for your batteries? (Flooded Wet Cell, AGM Maintenance Free, or LiFePO4)
How many days of autonomy do you want (days you can run your loads without recharging your batteries)?
Do you have a brand preference for your batteries?
Additional Information Would you like the ability to remotely monitor and control the system? (will require internet connection)
Shipping Details International Shipping: For most products we ship only within the US and Canada. If you are outside these countries, all truck freight orders, and some package freight orders, will be shipped to a freight forwarder you designate and hire to ship to your country.
Do you have a commercial address we can send this to? This could help save you a lot in shipping costs. Truck Freight: Due to size and weight, some products must be shipped via truck freight. Shipping truck freight to a commercial address may save on the cost of shipping. If shipping to a commercial address is not an option for you, shipping to a freight terminal near you may be a more affordable option than residential shipping.
Do you have a commercial address we can send this to? This could help save you a lot in shipping costs. Is the shipping address the same as the project location?* Shipping Address Please include at least the zip code of where we can ship your system components. This allows us to provide you an accurate shipping quote.
Quote the freight terminal closest to this address: Please include at least the zip code of where we can ship your system components. This allows us to provide you an accurate shipping quote.
Do you have a shipping dock or forklift? *Please select all that apply.
Do you have a shipping dock or forklift? *Please select all that apply.
Do you have a shipping dock or forklift? *Please select all that apply.
Do you have a shipping dock or forklift? *Please select all that apply.
For most truck freight shipments, hand unloading is not an allowed by freight carrier policy. For most truck freight shipments, hand unloading is not an allowed by freight carrier policy. For most truck freight shipments, hand unloading is not an allowed by freight carrier policy. For most truck freight shipments, hand unloading is not an allowed by freight carrier policy. Questions & Comments Do you have any additional comments or questions?
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