# Panels task

After your [roofs have been created](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/books/buildings-and-roofs "Buildings and roofs") and selected, the next step is to add panels to them. This is done in the Panels task. In this task you **choose the panels**, the **layout** and the **mounting system** you'd like to use.

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## Choosing a panel

When you open the panels task, you'll be prompted to select a panel to use. Select a **manufacturer on the left** and then select an **individual panel in the middle**. You may need to scroll up or down to see the individual panels.

<p class="callout info">**Can't find what you're looking for?** Add [custom panels](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/books/creating-components/page/custom-solar-panels "Custom solar panels"). </p>

Once selected, on the right you can see the **specs for the panel** and **[Midsummer](https://midsummerwholesale.co.uk/) stock and price information**. Click on the Midsummer box to view the full listing with datasheets, warranty and more.

Click `<strong>Select</strong>` in the bottom right once you've chosen your panel

[![Select from manufacturers.png](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/YMz5LmmznRGoDrzA-select-from-manufacturers.png)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/YMz5LmmznRGoDrzA-select-from-manufacturers.png)

<p class="callout info">**Tip**: [Connect your Midsummer Wholesale account](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/books/getting-started-f2k/page/connecting-to-midsummer "Connecting to Midsummer") for accurate pricing. Not registered? [Sign up here](https://midsummerwholesale.co.uk/register). </p>

Once you have selected a panel, you can click `<strong>change</strong>` on the left-hand menu to reopen the panel menu.

[![image.png](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/qCVyUioOT2ZdlGLB-image.png)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/qCVyUioOT2ZdlGLB-image.png)

## Creating panel layout

### Add panels

There are three ways to **add panels** to a roof:

- **[![Untitled design.png](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/NDT1HcUqtZJwYxRC-untitled-design.png)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/NDT1HcUqtZJwYxRC-untitled-design.png) Drag and drop** to place panels individually  
    [![simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22_12.29.20-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/K5eLD2eIg5mlqBqD-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-29-20-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/K5eLD2eIg5mlqBqD-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-29-20-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)
- [![Untitled design (1).png](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/ZCGA3hL6k1hK3eMm-untitled-design-1.png)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/ZCGA3hL6k1hK3eMm-untitled-design-1.png) Click on a panel and use the **arrow keys** to add adjacent panels[![simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22_12.31.54-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/CDKdJWtTtpyzC6PO-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-31-54-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/CDKdJWtTtpyzC6PO-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-31-54-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)
- Click **auto-fill** options to fill the roof with portrait or landscape panels  
    [![simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22_12.35.10-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/BolLoyFcxngxjbWB-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-35-10-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/BolLoyFcxngxjbWB-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-35-10-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)

<p class="callout info">**Note**: Auto-fill options will avoid obstructions and place as many panels as possible within the configured margin. </p>

### Remove panels

To **remove** panels, you can:

- **[![Untitled design (2).png](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/yFekT78Pc3EG2x9R-untitled-design-2.png)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/yFekT78Pc3EG2x9R-untitled-design-2.png)Double click** to remove an individual panel  
    [![simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22_12.44.54-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/3uKXOkJspFTw9BI1-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-44-54-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/3uKXOkJspFTw9BI1-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-44-54-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)
- **`Shift` + `Click` + `Drag`** to select multiple panels and **`Delete`** or **`Backspace`** to remove[![simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22_12.45.08-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/l0LjPHBR7YgvyIsc-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-45-08-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/l0LjPHBR7YgvyIsc-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-12-45-08-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)
- Click the **clear roof** option to remove all the panels[![TPYIo77JEhPCr2b9-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-13-13-53-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/qJzMsjDly9YuKFR2-tpyio77jehpcr2b9-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-13-13-53-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/qJzMsjDly9YuKFR2-tpyio77jehpcr2b9-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-13-13-53-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)

## Choosing a mounting system

Once the roof has panels on it, you can choose from the available mounting options on the right. The mounting options displayed will be compatible with the **roof** and **panel** **size and layout**.

When selected, Easy PV will specify the necessary mounting components. Depending on the mounting system, you may also have additional options to **configure the components** further (rail colour, preferred hook, bird blocker etc.).

[![ezgif.com-optimize.gif](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/oO8mtIayHD9fAuYY-ezgif-com-optimize.gif)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/oO8mtIayHD9fAuYY-ezgif-com-optimize.gif)

<p class="callout warning"><span class="corp-pill pill-uk mceNonEditable" style="user-select: none;"><span class="corp-flag material-symbols-rounded">​</span>easy-pv.co.uk</span>This mounting kit list does not take into account structural considerations. Adjustments needed to the number of hooks can be calculated in the **structural task** (UK only) or otherwise. </p>

If the mounting system you want to use is not available, select **`No mounting`**. For flat roofs, you will have additional options to [configure the panel layout](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/books/faqs/page/how-can-i-model-an-east-west-panel-layout "How can I model an east-west panel layout?"), including east-west options.

## Multiple roofs

Use the list on the left to navigate and configure the panel layout for each roof.

[![simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22_13.25.31-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/Yas89HaCY7aqI55Y-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-13-25-31-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/Yas89HaCY7aqI55Y-simplescreenrecorder-2026-01-22-13-25-31-ezgif-com-video-to-gif-converter.gif)

Once all roofs are completed click `<strong>Next</strong>` onto the inverter task.

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## <span class="corp-icon material-symbols-rounded icon-support mceNonEditable" style="user-select: none;">​</span>Still Need Help?

- **Related FAQs:** Check out our [Panels, Inverter and Electrical FAQs](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/books/faqs/chapter/panels-inverter-and-electrical "Panels, inverter and electrical") for answers to common questions
- **More guides**: Take a look at the [Inverter task](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/books/panels-inverter-and-electrical/page/inverter-task "Inverter task") or [Electrical task](https://help.easy-pv.co.uk/books/panels-inverter-and-electrical/page/electrical-task "Electrical task") guides
- **Live training:** [Book onto a live demo session](https://cal.com/easy-pv/easy-pv-free-training) to see this feature in action

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