Process

Methodical.
Precise. Proven.

A residential microgrid is a custom-engineered power system — not an appliance installation. Every project begins with a load analysis and ends with a commissioned, tested system that operates automatically. No two properties are identical, and no system should be.

01

Consultation & Load Analysis

1–2 Weeks

We start by understanding your property's actual power requirements — not estimates. An on-site assessment captures peak load, average consumption, critical circuits, and resilience priorities. This is what every sizing decision is built from.

On-site property evaluation and panel inspection
Peak and average electrical load profiling
Utility interconnection and rate structure review
Resilience objectives, autonomy targets, and priorities
02

System Design

2–4 Weeks

Every system is designed from scratch against your load profile. Battery capacity, inverter sizing, generator selection, solar array output, and control system architecture are all derived from the assessment — not from a product catalog. No templates. No kit systems.

Single-line diagram and system architecture
Battery bank sizing from actual load analysis
Generator and solar specification and modeling
Microgrid controller selection and integration design
03

Engineering, Permitting & Procurement

2–3 Weeks

Detailed construction drawings are submitted for permitting to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Utility coordination is handled where interconnection is required. Equipment is procured and staged before mobilization — no surprises on installation day.

Detailed engineering drawings and specifications
AHJ permit applications and coordination
Utility interconnection agreement (where applicable)
Equipment procurement, delivery, and site staging
04

Installation & Commissioning

1–3 Weeks

Physical installation is followed by systematic commissioning: grid-to-island transfer testing, full-capacity load testing, and remote monitoring activation. The system is verified to perform as designed before handoff. Owners receive documentation and operating guidance.

Complete system installation and wiring
Grid-to-island failover testing under load
Full-capacity and generator integration testing
Remote monitoring activation and owner documentation

During installation, our AI-enabled quality platform documents each project phase, applies the 90% minimum progression threshold, and prepares tagged inspection-readiness documentation.

Operating Principle

Confidentiality & Site Security

Prime Microgrid treats site photographs, electrical layouts, equipment locations, system architecture, energy-storage specifications, and property information as private project information. Such information is not used for public marketing without authorization.

Everything Stays On.

Customer-sited generation + energy storage + backup generation + intelligent controls = whole-property power continuity.

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