# How SolarAPP+ is Revolutionizing Solar Permitting
If you have ever explored installing **solar panels for your home**, you probably know that permitting can be one of the biggest barriers. The traditional solar permitting process can be slow, expensive, and full of bureaucracy. But that’s changing thanks to **SolarAPP+**, an automatic solar permitting tool that speeds up approvals and reduces installation costs.
## What is SolarAPP+?
**SolarAPP+** (Solar Automated Permit Processing) is a web-based platform developed by the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) and the Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). Since its release in 2021, it has significantly streamlined the permitting process for rooftop solar systems.
Permitting delays can add as much as **three weeks** to a solar project, increasing costs by up to **$4,500**. SolarAPP+ removes this bottleneck by automating the approval process, cutting an average of **12 days off project timelines**. Homeowners and **solar companies** alike benefit from this faster, more efficient system.
## How SolarAPP+ Helps Homeowners
If you’re considering installing a **solar array for home**, a simplified permitting process can make
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/03/12/opensolar-now-integrates-solarapp-to-speed-solar-permitting/
