Things to Keep in Mind While Selecting Solar Panel Company

 

With limited resources, people are shifting toward clean energy resources; solar energy is their top choice. Investing in solar panels is a huge decision because it can have both a good and bad impact on your next 20-30 years' utility bills. There are numerous benefits associated with solar panels, and our past blogs have covered them in detail; make sure to check them out. Today we will discuss some factors to keep in mind when choosing a solar panel company and solar panel installation company for residential or commercial purposes.   

Things to Keep in Mind While Choosing Solar Panel Company:

• Quality

There are numerous types of solar panels available in the market, and choosing the right one matters the most. Majorly there are three kinds of solar panel cells: polycrystalline, amorphous, and monocrystalline. Each is designed to meet commercial as well as residential needs.     

  

• Polycrystalline Solar Panels: It is commonly found in residential areas and can be easily identified by their blue colour. It is ideal for people having large space for installation.         
• Amorphous Solar Panels:  Compared to the other two types, it is an affordable choice, but it has low durability and efficiency rate.   
• Monocrystalline Solar Panels: Compared to the above two, it requires less installation space but is much more expensive. Most people prefer it due to its highest efficiency and long durability. 

             

• Payment Options Flexibility

Solar panels do not demand just a few bucks, but you will be going to spend a significant amount of your money. The solar company should offer flexibility in payment options. There are a plethora of financing options available in the market, and the best way to finalise an alternative is by accessing choices based on merit and demerits.

 

• Reputation 

Reputation plays a vital role in making the right decision. One of the best ways to make the best buy, all you can do is to prepare a list of solar panel companies in your area. Once the list is ready, check their online reviews or, if possible, talk to their past clients to understand the true value of their services. If there are bad reviews, try to study their patterns and check if they are genuine or not. Even if things go wrong, check if the solar company is genuinely supportive, knowledgeable, and responsive enough when required. If all flags are green, go for it, do not leave anything on the assumption. 

• Warranties

Another factor to consider while buying a solar panel is the warranty. What is the warranty period it offers, and what are all covered under it? Some companies offer warranties for the period between 20-25 years, but again it varies from company to company. Generally, a warranty covers the repair or replacement of non-working parts. But without professional installation, you cannot claim them. DIY or work performed by another contractor who lacks industry certification can nullify a performance warranty. We suggest you choose a professional for solar pv installation. 

   

• Check Accreditation

Does your chosen solar company be accredited by valid institutions? In the UK, quality assurance is through the DECC-supported Microgeneration Certification Scheme. This made it mandatory for your solar pv installer/supplier to be accredited by an MCS-appointed certification body. MCS-accredited companies go through rigorous quality checks before certifying the company. A company without MCS accreditation should be clear NO. 

• Take Everything in Writing

Trusting other people is a great quality, but do not take the word when it comes to buying a solar panel. It's always safe to get everything in writing, be it warranty information or any other promises sales representatives make when selling it. If anything goes wrong in the solar system, and if the company does not respond in the proper way, you can always refer to the written agreement to make things easy. 

• Understand Your Power Usage 

Are you aware of your home or commercial power usage? If not, it is the first thing you must know, as less power generation adds extra cost to your budget. So, before choosing the panel, have a conversation with the sales representative about your power usage to get the required number of solar panels. 

• Understand Company Policies     

Before signing any deal, it is very important to read and understand the company policies. Some companies have unfriendly customer policies, which can be a surprise if you haven't read them carefully before. We advise you to read it carefully and solve all your doubts by discussing it with the company representative before signing the deal. 

What if Your Solar Company is not Giving Installation Services?

Well, most of the Solar companies in the UK do not render installation services. Once after finding a quality solar panel, it's time to find the right solar panel installation company to give a perfect fit to the panel. Ensure that the installation company you choose has the experience, is certificated, and is affordable. Following are the key points that need to be kept in mind while choosing a solar panel installation company:

• Check their existing projects
• Check team background and expertise
• Ask for customer testimonials and reviews
• Ask them for a roof survey
• Choose locally owned and operated
• Compared the price quotes with other companies

                               

Choose SolarDaddy

Once you have made the purchase, we at Solar daddy are ready to install it at your residence or commercial space. We have extensive years of experience in providing great renewable services at a very affordable price. Our solar team is very experienced and will be able to complete the installation process at the earliest possible. What are you waiting for to choose us as your solar installation and maintenance service provider?   

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