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Sprk Solar Inspection Report

The #1 unbiased, independently generated solar health report.

This report is both easy to read and packed with critical details about a solar system's production health, remaining life, and equipment condition. It also includes real estate transaction guidance and solar installer information for home buyers.

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About This Report

The Sprk Solar Inspection Report is the only way to truly identify the condition and health of a solar system. Solar inspections are conducted by trained home inspectors and reviewed and verified for accuracy by Sprk.

It identifies potential safety issues, verifies production performance, and ensures all system components are installed and functioning correctly.

Ideal for:

• Home buyers verifying the functionality of a solar system before purchase

• Listing agents demonstrating system health before listing for sale

• Homeowners confirming system health if solar isn't performing as expected or promised

• Homeowners and contractors verifying that solar was reinstalled correctly after roof work

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Why This Report Matters in
Real Estate

  • Protects buyers from unexpectedly inheriting underperforming systems
  • Gives sellers documentation to support market value and build trust
  • Helps buyers hold lease companies accountable for maintaining system performance
  • Guides buyers on where to turn for support in the event of system issues

How to Get This Report

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Who can generate it:

Sprk Certified Pros - Home Inspectors and Solar Professionals.

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How it's ordered:

Through your chosen certified pro.

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Time to get report:

Typically within 24 hours after inspection is completed.

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Requirements:

On-site inspection of the solar system by a Sprk Certified Pro.

What's Analyzed in This Report

The Sprk Solar Inspection Report compiles both inspection findings and public data to provide a clear, graded evaluation of a solar system's condition, performance, and safety presented in a way that anyone can understand.

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Data Sources Include:

  • Solar energy production and system condition data collected by a certified Sprk Pro
  • Solar system photos collected on-site by a certified Sprk Pro
  • Manufacturer specifications for installed equipment
  • National Electric Code (NEC) compliance guidelines
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Calculations Include:

  • Expected vs. measured solar energy production
  • Remaining useful life of panels and inverters
  • Impact of any safety or equipment issues discovered

Major Sections of the Report

Solar System Summary

What It Shows:

  • System size, overall score, and letter grade
  • Scores for remaining life, production, storage, and safety/quality

Why It Matters:

Gives an at-a-glance overview of the system’s health for quick decision-making.

Solar System Remaining Life

What It Shows:

  • Estimated years remaining for panels and inverters
  • Life cycle chart with replacement intervals

Why It Matters:

Helps buyers and owners budget for future replacements.

Solar Energy Production

What It Shows:

  • Monthly and annual production values
  • Panel orientation optimization
  • Monitoring and breaker configuration checks

Why It Matters:

Confirms the system is producing at or near its expected output.

Solar Energy Storage

What It Shows:

  • Battery storage presence, capacity, and condition
  • Net metering configuration

Why It Matters:

Verifies the capability for backup power and proper utility integration.

Safety and Quality

What It Shows:

  • NEC labeling compliance
  • Panel and wire condition
  • Fire code setbacks and pest proofing
  • Signs of damage or improper installation

Why It Matters:

Ensures the system is safe, compliant, and free from preventable hazards.

Solar System Details

What It Shows:

  • Panel and inverter manufacturer details, wattage, warranties
  • Installer information and business status

Why It Matters:

Provides documentation for maintenance, warranty claims, and resale.

Buyer’s Transfer Checklist

What It Shows:

  • Steps to complete the solar transfer during and after escrow

Why It Matters:

Guides buyers through a smooth and documented solar handover.

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