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If you’re going to invest in solar panels, you ought to be certain you choose the proper one. The market is overrun by installers touting their skills as the greatest. A lot of information might overwhelm you if you don’t know what to search for. Solar panel installation may be a complicated operation, so here are some helpful hints.
Choosing a solar panel system and an installer is the next step once you’ve gathered a number of bids. It’s important to know that the firm you choose has a proven track record, is licensed and certified in your state, is able to create a specific photovoltaic system that meets your demands, and has the experience to do it.
What’s included and how extensive are workmanship warranties?
In the odd event that anything goes wrong with your solar energy system, you’ll need to know who to contact. Your solar installation is covered by a variety of warranties, ranging from those provided by the manufacturers of various components to those provided by the installers of your system.
The workmanship guarantees cover just the work done by the installation and might last anywhere from one to ten years. Inquire about the warranty coverage and exclusions with your installer, as well as whether or not you’ll be responsible for additional costs should they need to come out and inspect or repair any equipment.
Inquire about warranties
It is common for photovoltaic panels to come with a guarantee that covers both the materials and the craftsmanship, as well as a separate warranty term that covers the panels’ actual power production. As solar panels age, their electricity output decreases year after year. There would be far less than 1% annual deterioration in this case. After a certain number of years, the guarantee on the panel will confirm that it will maintain to provide a certain percentage of its original output power. As a general rule, the product warranty must be at least a decade and may be as long as 25 years.
Choosing a subcontractor to install your system
Occasionally, solar installers may use subcontractors to complete part or all of the work that is required for your solar installation. This isn’t to scare you off; it’s typical practice in the business. However, the lack of openness by installers regarding who will be installing your equipment and also why they utilize subcontractors is concerning.
As soon as you’ve pared down your number of acceptable solar installers, make sure to inquire about who will be putting the system in place, whether it will be done by the firm itself or by a subcontractor, and how much supervision that company has over that subcontractor. Ultimately, the most critical issue is who will guarantee the efficiency of the project.
What are the installers’ levels of expertise, and how do they adjust their systems to your requirements?
Your solar installer must not only be licensed and certified, but he or she must also have expertise custom-designing systems to meet the individual requirements of each of their clients. The top solar contractors like NRG Clean Power will make every effort to match your requirements and how solar fits into your overall energy strategy when you compare your alternatives. Your solar installation should be able to provide a consultative and professional solar experience.