Solar

Solar

Steps for interconnecting Solar to AEC

STEP 1
Member Contacts AEC
The member notifies Alfalfa Electric Cooperative (AEC) that they are considering installing solar or other Distributed Generation (DG) systems.
STEP 2
The Engineering department contacts members and solar/DG contractors.
Staking Engineers speak with members and solar companies about plans for installation and the possibility of a site visit.
STEP 3
Member Completes Contract.
Member completes the DG interconnect Agreement and returns the original signed agreement with the engineered pre-construction plans.
STEP 4
AEC approves solar companies engineered pre-construction plans.
After review, the Staking Engineer notifies the member and the Solar company that the plans are approved and construction can begin.
STEP 5
AEC performs inspection.
The Staking Engineer inspects the completed solar system for code compliance. If the system has met all conditions of the interconnection agreement, the solar facility is eligible to operate in parallel with the electric distribution facility of Alfalfa Electric Cooperative.
STEP 6
Member energizes the solar system.
After AEC notifies members of approval, the system can be energized.

Contact our office with any questions or to simply get the process started!