We require line diagram and documents on panels, grounding, inverters (if not micro inverters, etc.
We also require engineered calculations per ASCE 7 on fastening to roof.
We have not asked for Florida Solar lab certification, only a state solar contractor license (or unlimited).
We had an influx of solar systems (mostly micro inverters) this last few months. Seems the power companies and fed are giving generous subsidies. I worked it out to go to Mike Holt's class on PV systems and found it very informative and enlightening.

I am seeing a bunch of these, I really would like to understand it better. The idea of going to a class such as Mike Holt is a really good one. If I can get the time I may just do that as well. I'm not sure how long the perks will last (from the power companies, cities, counties, green movement, etc.) but I would really like to get a better understanding of PV anyhow. It seems the more I am exposed to it, the simpler it is to understand. At least for me.

I also may have a distinct problem with how the microinverter setups are grounded --- if the setup is a line-side tap (only in this scenario); the PV system being an additional service. I don't believe the grounding is being laid out correctly, and there may be objectionable current, but this is my problem at the moment. Don't mean to make a big deal of it right now. Seeing a bunch of stuff from Enphase micro-inverters - trying to study the online schematics for a better understanding.
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The Florida Solar Energy Center is required by Section 377.705 of the Florida Statutes to develop standards and certify all solar energy equipment manufactured or sold in Florida. To meet the requirements of the Florida Statutes, FSEC has developed a PV Module and PV System Certification program that protects the public interest and advances the use of renewable technologies. The objectives of the program are to:

1.Provide Florida residents with reliable, safe and high quality PV system designs.
2.Provide a means for consumers to obtain a summary of their certified PV system design including the installer's name, address, telephone number and Florida contractor's license number.
3.Provide Florida consumers and/or agency officials with the expected power output of certified PV systems using accurate PV module performance ratings.
4.Provide a PV system design approval certificate with a checklist that list the items that require compliance with National Electrical Code. The certificate and checklist can be used by local building officials for both the issuing of permits and the inspection of installed PV systems.

To satisfy these objectives, FSEC has developed a PV Module and System Certification processes. These certification processes are intended to be simple and straightforward.