Solar PV Installation Licensing in Hawaii
Indexation gate: passedHawaii solar PV installation: Photovoltaic and solar energy systems require a C-60 Solar Power Systems Contractor license or a C-13 Electrical Contractor license, along with electrical permits and Hawaiian Electric interconnection approvals.
Applicable Hawaii Statutory Requirements
Hawaii Statewide Contractor Licensure Mandate
SRC-HI-HRS-444No person or entity shall act, assume to act, or advertise as a contractor in Hawaii without an active license issued by the Contractors License Board under HRS § 444-9.
Locator: HRS § 444-9
4-Year Supervisory Experience Prerequisite
SRC-HI-HAR-16-77Applicants or their Responsible Managing Employee (RME) must document at least 4 years (48 months) of supervisory experience in the classification applied for within the 10 years immediately preceding application under HAR § 16-77-18.
Locator: HAR § 16-77-18
Mandatory Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
SRC-HI-HRS-444Licensed contractors in Hawaii must maintain bodily injury liability insurance of not less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence, and property damage liability insurance of not less than $50,000 per occurrence under HRS § 444-11.1.
Locator: HRS § 444-11.1
County Building Permit License Verification
SRC-HI-HRS-444County building departments (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai) verify active CLB license standing and workers' compensation coverage before issuing building, electrical, or plumbing permits.
Locator: HRS § 444-9.1