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Get solar design right the first time

Our PowerPlan Solar Design Program makes it easy to get a custom solar system for your home or business. Led by expert designers, we create a complete layout tailored to your energy needs and property. 

Every solar project is different — we ensure your system is efficient, accurate, and ready for installation.

The PowerPlan Solar Design Program from US Solar Supplier is a professional service for custom solar system planning, offered at $299. This fee is fully redeemable when you purchase a solar system totaling $10,000 or more. It's ideal for homeowners, business owners, and contractors who need expert solar design support, including complete layout plans, equipment compatibility checks, and shade analysis. Our solar layout package includes PV system sizing, string configuration, roof and ground mount layout options, and inverter pairing—tailored for top brands like REC Solar, Trina, Qcells, Canadian Solar, EG4, and JA Solar. We support on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid systems, helping customers qualify for tax credits, battery backup incentives, and NEM compliance where applicable. Perfect for DIY solar projects, energy-efficient home upgrades, commercial solar installations, and PACE-financed solar systems, the PowerPlan helps ensure optimal performance, code compliance, and faster permitting. It's more than just a layout—it's a roadmap to energy independence and solar success. Popular searches: custom solar design service, solar panel layout, paid solar blueprint, solar proposal for homeowners, solar energy system planner, buy solar panels with design, solar system quote with layout, solar panel design consultant.

Add to Cart, Then Fill Out the Form

Get your full solar design for $299 — includes layout, quote & savings report.

Add to cart Intake Form
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Add to Cart & Pay

Start by adding the PowerPlan design to your cart and checking out. The $299 fee will be fully credited toward any system order over $10,000.

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Fill Out the Intake Form

After payment, complete the form with details about your property and energy needs to kick off the design process.

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Fast Response

Once the form is submitted, you’ll be able to book a call with our team to go over your project goals and any questions.

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Custom Evaluation

During your scheduled call, we’ll review your needs, confirm site details, and align your design with your energy goals.

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Design by Certified Installer

Our certified design team builds your custom system layout, equipment list, and energy savings forecast.

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Your Custom Design Delivered

You’ll receive your design within 4 business days and get a follow-up call to walk through the results and next steps.

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Our design services are exclusively offered within the lower 48 states of the United States. We provide comprehensive system design and compliance documentation to aid in your solar project.

However, please be advised that you will still need to consult a certified electrician, your housing association (if applicable), and your local building inspector to ensure full compliance with local permitting requirements and regulations.

PowerPlan Report: What You'll Receive

Shows how much sunlight a location gets, vital for predicting solar energy production.

Shows how much sunlight a location gets, vital for predicting solar energy production.

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Identifies how shadows will affect solar panels to optimize placement and energy output.

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The detailed plan for the solar installation, outlining panel layout and electrical connections.

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Estimates financial benefits from reduced electricity bills with solar.

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Lists all necessary components and the total project cost.

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Ready to start your custom solar design?

To create your optimal solar design, Taylor will need to collect the following key information

  • Energy Consumption

    Understanding your current and anticipated energy usage is crucial for sizing the system correctly.

  • Site Characteristics

    Details about your roof (size, orientation, pitch, shading) or ground space are essential for system layout and maximizing sunlight exposure.

  • Location and Climate

    Your specific location influences the amount of sunlight available and other environmental factors that affect system performance.

  • Electrical Usage Information

    Information about your electrical panel, existing wiring, and any specific energy demands will help ensure seamless integration.

  • System Preferences

    Your goals for the solar system, such as energy independence, battery backup, or specific technology preferences, will guide the design.
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About Our Certified Solar Designer

Taylor Grauel is our expert certified solar installer, specializing in tailored solar and battery storage solutions. His comprehensive understanding of solar project lifecycles, from initial design and navigating permits to hands-on installation and ongoing maintenance, makes him an excellent fit to get you started on solar for your home or business.

Taylor has specialized knowledge in designing and installing advanced solar-plus-storage systems, utilizing leading technologies like Enphase, EG4, and Sol-Ark. Combined with his expertise in complex electrical work, inverter and storage compatibility, and navigating upgrades, makes him uniquely suited to help you design a high-performing and reliable PV system through US Solar Supplier.

FAQ

Our PowerPlan Solar Design Program is a service designed to help you create a customized solar energy system for your home or business. Led by our experienced designer, Taylor Grauel, we guide you through the process of determining the ideal system size and specifications based on your unique needs and property.
After you submit the required information through our survey and we've had a chance to review it (and ask any necessary follow-up questions), you can expect to receive your custom solar design within 3 business days.
There is a fee for the design service. However, if you proceed with a solar system order exceeding $10,000 through US Solar Supplier, the initial design fee will be credited towards your final purchase.
To create an accurate and effective design, we'll need information about your energy consumption, site characteristics (roof or ground space, shading), your location and climate, details about your current electrical setup, and any specific preferences you have for your solar system. You'll provide this information through a detailed survey.
Understanding your current and historical energy usage helps us determine the appropriate size of your solar system to meet your energy needs and potentially reduce your electricity bills.
Details about your roof's size, orientation, pitch, and any potential shading issues are crucial for optimizing the placement and performance of your solar panels. Ground-mounted system considerations also fall under site characteristics.
The amount of sunlight your location receives throughout the year significantly impacts the energy production of your solar system. Climate factors like average temperatures and weather patterns can also influence system design and component selection.
We need to understand your electrical panel capacity, existing wiring, and any specific high-energy appliances or demands to ensure the solar system integrates safely and effectively with your current electrical infrastructure.
We want your solar system to meet your individual goals. Whether you're interested in energy independence, battery backup for power outages, or have preferences for specific brands or technologies (like Enphase, EG4, or Sol-Ark), please let us know in the survey.
Your solar system will be expertly designed by Taylor Grauel, the Owner/Operator of Solbeam Solar and our lead solar system designer. Taylor has extensive experience in designing and installing custom solar and battery storage solutions.
Our team will review your initial information and may reach out with follow-up questions to ensure the design meets your specific needs. We are here to provide clear guidance throughout the process.
Once you receive your custom solar design, you can review it and ask any further questions you may have. If you decide to move forward with purchasing your solar system through US Solar Supplier and your order exceeds $10,000, your initial design fee of $399 will be credited. We can then discuss installation options and timelines.