DIY solar — looking for PV array test report

[mrdent]

I did a DIY solar install without appreciating the need for building regs. Yep that was daft, but here we are.

Hopefully will get the structural side sorted out.

On the electrical side, building control are asking for an 'electrical certificate/report regarding the electrical installation and connection of the panels', which is a bit too vague for my liking, but I'm thinking translates into a PV Array Test Report.

Amazing if someone happens to have a contact (Cambridge area, UK). But main thing I'm looking for advice on is:

Is it reasonable to assume the PV Array Test Report is what is needed? (It isn't the inverter circuit that's wanted — have already got that bit Part P'ed.)

And, it the sort of thing that can be asked for? Of course, one can ask for anything! But being realistic, is it the sort of thing that can be asked for separate from the panel install? (I am a bit worried that I'll be asking for something that, in practice, can't really be done.)

 

[Dan]

Oooo I think you have demonstrated why it doesn't pay in the end to DIY something dealing with power there mate, to be frank!

You had any solar companies in to rectify, check everything (as they won't just do one part and have their name / risk on it) and certify it. And now you will need update building control again at x per visit.

So you've still not finished paying to have it installed mate.

Think you've still managed to save anything compared to getting a company in to do it all in a few days?