Georgia solar contractor license: Complete 2026 Guide

Official-source review: August 25, 2026

Georgia solar contractor license: Georgia does not issue a standalone solar-contractor license. The Attorney General advises consumers to ensure a solar installer is associated with a licensed Georgia electrical contractor; Class I or Class II scope depends on the installation.

Fast answer: Use a properly licensed electrical contractor, verify whether Class I’s single-phase 200-amp limit is sufficient or Class II is required, obtain local building and electrical permits, and complete utility interconnection before operating the system.

Georgia solar contractor license scope eligibility exam fees and renewal — Georgia requirements summarized from the responsible agencies. Local permits, employers and certifying bodies may impose additional conditions.

What the Georgia solar contractor license covers

Georgia does not issue a standalone solar-contractor license. The Attorney General advises consumers to ensure a solar installer is associated with a licensed Georgia electrical contractor; Class I or Class II scope depends on the installation.

PV electrical installation through a Georgia-licensed electrical contractor.
Class I work only within its single-phase and service-size limits.
Class II unrestricted electrical contracting.
Local structural/electrical permits and utility interconnection.

Review the complete Georgia electrical contractor guide before selecting a license class.

Georgia solar contractor license requirements at a glance

Requirement	Current rule or route
Route	Electrical Contractor Class I or Class II plus local permits and interconnection
Eligibility	The electrical qualifier generally documents four years under the Class I or Class II route.
Exam	Class I or Class II electrical-contractor examination; minimum score 70%.
Fees	No separate state solar-license fee; electrical licensing, design, permits, utility interconnection, insurance and equipment costs apply.
Education	Electrical contractors complete 8 CE hours per biennial cycle.
Renewal	Electrical contractor license renews by June 30 of even-numbered years.

Do not treat this table as an approval notice. The agency, certification organization or local jurisdiction makes the final eligibility decision and may request additional evidence.

How to complete the Georgia solar contractor license process

Determine the electrical classification required by system design and service.
Qualify or contract through an active Class I or Class II electrical contractor.
Complete structural, electrical and fire-code design review.
Obtain local building and electrical permits.
Apply for utility interconnection and follow equipment requirements.
Pass inspections and receive permission to operate before energizing.

Keep copies of every experience certificate, examination result, bond or insurance filing and payment receipt. Names and business entities should match across the application and supporting documents.

Important Georgia rules and boundaries

A solar sales or installation company is not automatically an electrical contractor.
Class I cannot be used outside its single-phase 200-amp service limit.
Permits and utility permission remain mandatory.
Roofing, structural or battery work can add other code and contractor requirements.

Georgia may separate the credential held by a worker from the contractor license held by the business, while preserving local authority over permits and inspections. Confirm every applicable layer before bidding, advertising or beginning regulated work.

Georgia solar contractor license cost and renewal

Add training, examination, insurance, equipment and local costs.

Renew by the published deadline and retain supporting records.

Government charges are only part of the expected cost. Training, examination preparation, fingerprints, surety premiums, insurance, equipment calibration and local permits can add to the total.

Georgia solar contractor license checklist

Confirm that this credential matches the exact work you will perform.
Check whether the applicant is an individual, sole owner or separate business entity.
Collect experience and training records before submitting the application.
Use the current official form and fee schedule.
Complete every required examination or approved certification route.
File bonds, insurance and fingerprints when applicable.
Check county, city, water supplier and building-permit rules.
Save the expiration date and renewal requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Does Georgia have a separate solar license?

No standalone state solar-contractor license is published; electrical work must be associated with a licensed electrical contractor.

Can Class I install solar?

Only when the installation remains within the Class I single-phase and 200-amp service scope.

Is utility approval separate?

Yes. Interconnection and permission to operate are separate from contractor licensure.

Are local permits required?

Yes, as required by the local building authority.

Official sources used

Verified licensing details

Licensing authority: Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors and local permitting authority
Fees: No separate state solar-license fee; electrical licensing, design, permits, utility interconnection, insurance and equipment costs apply.
Experience: The electrical qualifier generally documents four years under the Class I or Class II route.
Exams: Class I or Class II electrical-contractor examination; minimum score 70%.
Insurance or bond: Maintain required business insurance and local filings.
Continuing education: Electrical contractors complete 8 CE hours per biennial cycle.
Renewal period: Electrical contractor license renews by June 30 of even-numbered years.

Official sources

Official sources last checked August 24, 2026.

Requirements can change and local rules may apply. Confirm the current requirements with the official authority before paying a fee or beginning work.