Chronological order of events
1. Draw up plans and specify system
side view with sun angle
top view, panels
top view, conduit		 "E-NET (net metering) only applies to residential and commercial customers with demand less than 20kW and who install PV solar, wind or hybrids of both with capacity of 10kW or less."
2. Obtain City permit  
3.

 

 PGE requirements 
Links to PGE
Email from PGE		 "In order to start the process, fill out the enclosed PG&E Application for E-NET, attach the project details including a single line diagram showing all the devices for the PV system, equipment ratings, wire sizes, disconnect switch (or lockable visible isolating device), grounding of equipment, the model of the inverter, the inverter UL Certification Number (based on UL 1741), and return along with the requested information to PGE."
4. Submit for Rebate to 
California Energy Commission (Links)
5. Order system $$$$$.$$  
6. Receive system Our system will produce 2,500 watts, based on the annual average of 5.5 useable hours of sunlight per day at our latitude. We will produce 14.1 kWh per day.
7.  Install system

Wire map
(How to wire 4 panels together) 
       

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