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OpenSolar users can now track permits via SolarAPP+ integration

By Kelsey Misbrener | March 12, 2025

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OpenSolar announced it now integrates with SolarAPP+, the automated and instant permitting tool transforming solar approvals across the United States.

Permitting can add $3,800 to $4,500 to the installation cost of a typical rooftop solar system. This partnership slashes permitting delays, speeds up projects by an average of three weeks and cuts the cost of delivering solar to customers.

A nonprofit initiative, SolarAPP+ eliminates permitting bottlenecks by automating plan reviews and compliance checks — delivering instant approvals in participating jurisdictions. Now, OpenSolar users can seamlessly connect projects to SolarAPP+ and track permits in one streamlined system.

“Red tape has held solar back for too long,” said Andrew Birch (“Birchy”), OpenSolar CEO and co-founder, and co-founder of SolarAPP+. “With SolarAPP+ fully adopted, I see U.S. solar costs dropping to as low as $1.70/W — half of today’s installation cost.”

SolarAPP+ adoption is now increasing and has been embraced in 275 jurisdictions across 13 states. Check which jurisdictions use SolarAPP+ here and help SolarAPP+ expand by reaching out to [email protected].

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Kelsey Misbrener

Kelsey Misbrener was a long-time editor of Solar Power World and is still involved in the solar industry. Contact her on LinkedIn.

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