About SunLedger
SunLedger started when our editors noticed the same gaps appearing in reader letters: missing labels, incomplete warranty folders, and acceptance forms signed without a walkthrough. We built a reference library around that final visit — not around selling panels or booking crews.
Most solar content stops at contract signing. The problems our readers report happen later — when the truck is in the driveway and the pen is in their hand.
Early conversations with homeowners revealed a pattern. Installation day felt smooth. Then the crew packed up, and questions surfaced about which folder held the permit copy, whether the monitoring login belonged to the installer or the homeowner, and who to call if a roof flashing looked uneven.
Contractors move quickly on the final visit because schedules are tight. Homeowners often assume the paperwork will arrive by email later. Sometimes it does. Sometimes a critical warranty registration never gets submitted because nobody confirmed who owned that task.
SunLedger exists to close that timing gap. We document what typically happens during the walkthrough, which items belong in your hands before you sign, and which tasks require a licensed tradesperson rather than a checklist.
We are not installers. We do not sell equipment or refer installation crews. Our work is research, plain-language writing, and responding to contact form inquiries when a guide does not cover your situation.
Every article passes through the same review path so recommendations stay consistent across the site.
We gather sample handover packets, municipal inspection requirements, and manufacturer warranty registration steps from public sources. Reader submissions redacted of personal data help us spot documents that frequently go missing in real folders.
Editors compare written procedures with what homeowners describe seeing on site — combiner box labels, rapid shutdown placement, inverter display codes. When descriptions diverge, we revise the guide to address both the ideal walkthrough and common shortcuts.
Articles list the types of numbers you should receive at handover: installer service lines, manufacturer support, utility interconnection desks. We do not publish private contacts; we describe what belongs on your contact sheet so you can confirm entries while the crew is present.
Guides receive date stamps when materially revised. Utility interconnection rules and warranty portals change without announcement, so we revisit articles when readers report outdated steps or when inspection forms in major markets shift.
Handover day compresses technical demonstration, legal acceptance, and equipment training into a single appointment. Our guides break that visit into inspectable pieces so you can pause the conversation when something is unclear.
Typical reader goals include confirming serial numbers match warranty cards, locating the emergency disconnect, understanding who registers monitoring access, and photographing roof penetrations before the ladder comes down. We explain what each item means and why missing it creates trouble weeks later.
When you contact us, include your state and whether battery storage is part of the project. Terminology differs between string inverter and microinverter systems, and our reply will point to the sections most relevant to your setup.
Clear boundaries keep expectations honest. SunLedger informs; licensed professionals perform physical work and formal acceptance testing.
Every handover folder we review teaches us something new — a county form we had not seen, a warranty portal that moved, a label format installers stopped using. That feedback loop is the core of SunLedger.
— Editorial note, SunLedger research desk
SunLedger collaborates with independent training providers, local building departments that publish handover-friendly checklists, and homeowner associations that share anonymized acceptance experiences. Partners are fictional composites in our published materials unless explicitly named in a public document we cite.
We decline partnerships with equipment distributors, lead-generation platforms, and installation franchises. Sponsored placement would conflict with our goal of describing handover steps that apply whether you used a national chain or a regional crew.
When a partner organization updates a template — for example, a revised inspection sticker layout — we incorporate the change into our guides and note that regional variations still require confirmation with your authority having jurisdiction.
Send us your questions about walkthrough order, document names, or warranty registration. We reply with pointers to relevant guides and note when a licensed specialist should handle the issue directly.
Our article library covers walkthrough checkpoints, paperwork lists, shutdown switches, and monitoring setup — each written for reading on your phone while the installer waits at the door.
The materials on this site serve an educational and informational purpose. They explain common handover procedures and help you prepare questions for your installation team. Content here does not replace advice from a licensed electrician, roofer, or solar contractor working on your property.
SunLedger is not an installation company. We do not mount panels, schedule crews, or perform acceptance inspections on your behalf. We do not sell panels, inverters, batteries, or related hardware, and we do not compare equipment brands or models.
Utility interconnection rules, local regulations, and warranty terms vary by state and territory. Confirm current requirements with your electric provider and relevant local authorities before making decisions about your system.
Grid interconnection, work inside your electrical panel, and structural roof assessments require a licensed professional in your jurisdiction. Do not attempt these tasks based on general information alone.
You remain responsible for choices about system size, contractor selection, and signing acceptance documents. Every home receives a unique document package — copying another homeowner's paperwork list without verifying your own contract terms can leave gaps in your records.
