A Master Electrician is required to apply for the permit.

Solar Panel Application Checklist (150.3 KB)

Ground level

Solar panels installed on ground level require both a Development Permit and an Electrical Permit.

Roof solar panels

Solar panels installed on a roof require the following:

1. An electrical permit;
    
2. A building permit along with:
   • A letter from either the truss manufacturer or professional engineer (registered with APEGA) stating the roof trusses are designed to carry the additional loads (dead loads, live loads, wind load/uplift); and
3. All solar permit applications received must be reviewed by a Building and Electrical Safety Codes Officer prior to issuance of a permit. 

This is a link to rebates available to residents for solar installations:
Solar Alberta

Further information