Solar Panels / Wind Turbines

Solar Panels / Wind Turbines

Solar Panel and Wind Turbine installation requires a permit from the City of Denton's Building Safety Department and the approval from your electric service provider.

Denton Municipal Electric Providers

If the electric provider is Denton Municipal Electric (DME), the Submittal Requirements must be submitted through eTRAKiT. Submittal requirements are as follows:

  1. Completed and signed distributed generation interconnection and permit application (PDF)
  2. Distributed generation interconnection requirements checklist (PDF) with all items provided and initialed
  3. Completed and signed interconnection agreement (PDF)
  4. Aerial view of panel location including fire access
  5. Attachment details and manufactured specifications
  6. Photos of electric meter, breakers, and breaker panel

Note: All plans must be designed and sealed by a State of Texas licensed engineer. Engineered plans must be designed in accordance with the City of Denton's current adopted codes (2021 IBC and 2020 NEC).

Inspections Required

  1. Service Update Inspection (if required to upgrade service)
  2. Finals for Release

NOTE: Licensed Electrician is required to be on site for all inspections.

Fees: Minimum $422 permit fee (Please see the Distributed Generation Manual (PDF) for more DME specific information)

Non-DME Electrical Providers

If the electric provider is not DME, the Submittal Requirements are as follows: 

  1. Completed and signed Commercial Application
  2. Aerial view of panel location including fire access
  3. Structural letter from engineer verifying the existing roof can support proposed solar panels*
  4. One-line electrical diagram
  5. Configuration of electrical equipment
  6. Manufactured specifications for panels and all other equipment
  7. Attachment details and manufactured specifications
  8. Interconnection agreement from energy provider
  9. Photos of electric meter, breakers, and breaker panel

Note: All plans must be designed and sealed by a State of Texas licensed engineer. Engineered plans must be designed in accordance with the City of Denton’s current adopted codes (2021 IBC and 2020 NEC).

Inspections Required

  1. Service Update Inspection (if required to upgrade service)
  2. Finals for Release

Fees: Minimum $422 permit fee (see Fee Schedule for more information)