The Accela Building SolarAPP+ add-on is a pre-built solution

  • Cut turnaround times with digital permitting processes
  • Automate tracking and management of permit applications from intake to project completion
  • Provide total visibility throughout the process for agency staff and builders alike

SolarAPP+ introduction and 
technical demonstration

solar app+ video intro

Designed for how solar permitting actually works

Integrated with your existing systems to automate reviews, approvals, and inspection sign-off.

Unites with existing government software

Automates plan review, permit approval, and project tracking

Standardizes up to 90% of customary system plans

Provides inspection checklist and final sign-off after installation

“Pima County and the City of Tucson, Arizona believe that all cities, states, counties, and localities must act in the fight against climate change, for healthier futures for all their residents. 
We use SolarAPP+ as an immediate, affordable, necessary step toward changing our current systems to usher in a greener future,”

CARLA BLACKWELL
Pima County Director of Development Services

“The success of this partnerships shows automating clean energy technology permitting is not the way of the future it is here today. With projects being installed approximately 10 days faster, it is resulting in a win-win-win for local governments, homeowners, and contractors. We look forward to our continued partnership with Accela as more and more communities turn to SolarAPP+ to meet their permitting and clean energy objectives.”

DR. JEFFREY J. COOK
NREL’s SolarAPP+ Project Lead

Featured resources

NREL SolarAPP resources

Explore resources from the SolarAPP+ team, including the latest permitting developments across the United States.

  • SolarAPP+ Website
  • Recent Permitting News
  • Learn How SolarAPP+ Helps Communities
  • Setup Instructions

Interested in learning more?

Find out how Accela Building and SolarAPP+ can help you simplify the solar and permitting process.