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Solar & Storage
From sales contract signed, to plan set, permit, and interconnection
applications submitted in minutes, not days or weeks!
The System is Broken
3+ months, 7+ Employees, disjointed tools, handoffs galore, everyone reprocessing the same data.
Software Subscriptions + Subcontractor/Partner Platforms = Too Many Apps
Sales to PTO Process…. Riddled with Setbacks
See how projects are delayed in traditional workflows below
- Data Processing + Risk Origination + Handoff
Little to no project data collected
This is where the whole team gets to work to collect data the sales team didn’t. Missed details here can have cascading effects.
- Waiting + Handoff
Waiting 3 – 7 days for a site survey is typical
Tech dispatch is manual. Customer’s already checking competitors while you hunt for an open slot.
- Waiting + Data Processing + Risk Origination + Handoff
The data collection starts, but who knows if it’s finished?
Site techs often lack comprehensive tools or experience that aid them in collecting the right info specific to their project system and site requirements. When details are missed, additional truck rolls occur and projects are delayed by weeks.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
Missing survey data and missing the permitting mark
Site survey reports often lack all the info a Designer needs to complete a plan set. Manual Designer processes lead to human errors, permit rejections, lots of back-and-forth, and weeks of delays.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
PE can flag design issues or miss critical requirements
PE can kick the project back to design which may or may not lead to design rework and additional truck rolls. Relying on PE to stay up to date on structural calc requirements per AHJ.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
Tribal Knowledge vacuum
Every AHJ & Utility wants something different. One missed requirement, design, engineering, and site survey can reset.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
AHJ Redlines due to lack of communication and subject matter expertise.
2-6 weeks in queue. Reviewer flags issues, the cascade goes deep. Why was it rejected? Plans missed the mark. Reviewer couldn’t tell where the info was on the plans. Reviewer isn’t familiar with code or equipment and demands the most.
- Waiting + Risk Origination + Handoff
No Permit, no install, no M2 or final funding
We’re weeks or worse, months since contract has been signed and we’re still battling compliance issues and the homeowner is threatening to cancel. On the other end of the spectrum, you can’t get a hold of the homeowner to schedule an install date.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
Wrong specs caught late and equipment shortages can cause rework and delays
BOM building, inventory management, inaccuracies. Equipment shortages. Equipment changes can lead to complete system redesigns after the system has been permitted. You know the drill — more delays and hours spent fixing the issue.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
Scope Change, documents not in compliance, everyone can be doing rework
Financing kicked your plans back for non-compliance while requirements continually change. Things can potentially go back to sales to rework the whole deal and resetting everything to square one.
- REWORK RISK
Rework Trigger: Utility Kicks It Back
Utility flags interconnection issue. Engineering and design both revisit. 1–4 weeks lost per cycle.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
Installation roulette
Crew hits the site. Will they follow the plans? Are the plans accurate? Did Operations and AHJ/Utility catch all potential violations and pitfalls? Missed details can cause crews to make changes on the fly or reschedule installs.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
The moment of truth
Design errors, hardware defects, software compatibility, and communication issues are discovered. Complex systems could take days, multiple truck rolls, or even equipment swap outs which can erode margins and push projects back to the drawing board.
- Waiting + Handoff
Hurry up and wait
5-7 days after physical install, the inspection is scheduled 1-2 weeks out, or longer. You can almost taste that final financing payout.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
Will they, or won’t they
Did you know about the “rough” inspection? Does the Inspector have proper access? Are there equipment or label mismatches on the plans verses what’s installed? Is everything in compliance? Will we pass? Over 25 - 37% of projects will not pass the first time.
- Waiting + Re-processing data + Risk Origination + Handoff
Sweet victory! My final payout is…. held up
After waiting weeks after a passed inspection and receiving PTO, 10% - 30% of the project cost can still be held up by financing due to document discrepancies, lack of completion verification and proof of inspection. When final payout is received, closing the deal would only be but a fond memory of months past… hopefully.
The Skyfire Difference: Everything at Once, From One App
Every workstream running in parallel. Every decision compliance-checked. Every stakeholder on the same page.
Sales Proposal
Tool
Johnson Residence
Project #2481 · Mesa, AZ
Roof Pitch
7:12
Array Size
11.2 kW
Modules
28
Status
Permit Ready
Plan Set
Instant!
Building Permit
Instant!
Interconnection
Instant!
Inventory
Instant!
Homeowner
Instant!
Analytics
Instant!