Yes, most solar panel installations require permits. Whether you're installing rooftop panels or a ground-mounted system, local building departments typically require permits to ensure safety, code compliance, and proper grid connection.
With modern BESS containers tipping the scales at 20-40 tons (roughly the weight of a T-34 tank or 4 adult elephants 🐘), getting weight distribution wrong isn't just embarrassing—it's an infrastructure apocalypse in the making.