Installation (M2) Checklist

The following checklist reflects Skylight Lending comprehensive internal review process for M1s.

All criteria must be met to qualify for M1, and these requirements are consistent throughout our entire ecosystem.

Portal Qualifying (PQ)

Item:	Criteria that will be reviewed
Account Details	Name, address, kW size matches planset & production model
Contract Details	Production kWh & system size within tolerance (PPA vs Lease) (I/A) Battery tab match what was installed (I/A) Adders match what was installed
Portal Qualifying

Operational

Item:	Criteria that will be reviewed
Monitoring Portal Site Identifier (Optional for M2, though suggested for initial review)	Inverter (and battery I/A) monitoring site ID is supplied.  Site access is granted (site owner designation not advised until M3). Current Transformers (CTs) are installed correctly according to manufacturer specifications.  Cell kits and Revenue Grade Metering (RGM) are mandatory for all projects. If the equipment is installed indoors and signal strength is weak, a cellular signal booster may be necessary. In areas where cellular service is unavailable, a wireless gateway or ethernet connection is required for remote monitoring (though this is rare).
Regulatory approvals	Authorized permit is supplied (Status must be approved/issued).  The permit scope covers the solar PV installation. The address matches the installation location. (I/A) Permit affidavit provided (Though uncommon).
Incentives (I/A)	Documents submitted for applicable states

Design Package Files

Item:	Criteria that will be reviewed
Planset	System size & module count match vs what was installed on site Module manufacturer & wattage match what was installed on site Inverter, racking, & all other components match what was installed on site Planset is accurate (within tolerance) vs what was installed on site (Tilt, azimuth, etc)
Production Model	Approved platform is used (No mixing or matching of components).  Correct inputs and system loss settings are applied (including snow loss by state, shading, etc.). Design on the production model is accurate (within acceptable limits) compared to the actual installation on-site.
Shade Report	Design on the shade report is accurate (within tolerance) vs what was installed on site

Photo Documentation of Installation

Item:	Criteria that will be reviewed
Project Site	Photo Documentation Requirements
Roofing	Photo Documentation Requirements Installed according to manufacturer specifications/code/Skylight Lending best practices
Electrical Requirements	Photo Documentation Requirements Electrical conditions qualify and electrical work follows Skylight Lending best practices (I/A) Tesla MCI Requirements executed
(I/A) Storage	Photo Documentation Requirements Installed according to manufacturer specifications
Commissioning Process	Commissioning check was completed on site.  Photo Documentation Requirements

Requirements for Approval

All requirements must be met to achieve M2. While these requirements are consistent across our ecosystem, the QC technician reviewing the submission may, at their discretion, grant conditional approvals. Conditional approvals are M2 approvals that allow some flexibility, permitting certain missing or incomplete items to be submitted at M3. Conditional approvals are automatically granted when possible – Skylight Lending does not grant exceptions upon request.

Possible scenarios for Conditional approval consideration: Minor missing uploads or basic installation issues resolved with a site visit.

Scenarios that will not qualify for Conditional approval: Code violations, violations of manufacturer specifications, significant workmanship issues, high error rates in submissions, etc.