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Buying Solar Panels – How Do I Select The Best Company?

Once you have made the decision to install solar panels on your home, you will then need to find a reliable company from which to buy and have them installed.  But how do you know which company to select?  Following are some tips for you to consider.

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Look for experience. If you reside in a suburb where solar installation has been well established, you may be fortunate enough to locate a company that has been in business for many years. An experienced business will be able to supply ample references. It will also be simple to check their track record through the local Better Business Bureau.  

Ask them about the types of system they recommend, and do some internet research to find some recommendations of the makers.   Find out what kinds of guarantees come with the equipment.  Also, find out what types of labor and workmanship warranties are offered by the contractor.  It is common to find 10-year warranties on the solar panels, and 3 to 10-year warranties on pumps, inverters and controls. Workmanship should have at least a one year warranty.

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There is no need to worry if an installer has experience only in off-grid systems and yours will be tied to the grid. While there are definite differences in how the two systems are installed, off-grid system installation is much more complex. So an off-grid installer will probably be very qualified to connecting your system to the local utilities company. And, in any case, he or she will be monitored by the local building inspectors.    

Membership in a professional organization for alternative power vendors might be another indicator of quality.  But first determine what the requirements are to join the organization before you decide to be impressed.  Memberships are voluntary, and some require only members to pay a fee.  Other organizations (such as the Solar Energies Industries Association) require continuing education and field experience in to qualify for membership.

Word of mouth is usually the best way forward. Do you know (or know of) anyone who recently had solar panels installed? Ask them if they would recommend the company they used. You can also check the local estate agents as the agents are often knowlegeable as to which contractors in the area are the most trustworthy.

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