The very moment you decide to go solar should be regarded as a valuable hallmark in your life. When the moment comes, you’re not only committing yourself to help the environment, but you’re also personally deciding on making a crucial lifestyle change.
The steps that you need to take in order to achieve these commitments, however, are not simple. Going solar is a decades-long investment. Ideally, therefore, how you should go about investing in solar power is a decision that should only be made once.
Going down the solar route begins with choosing a solar installation company. We understand that for most people, making the decision is difficult. So, to help you decide, here are the 5 things to examine when selecting a solar installation company:
One of the biggest indicators of a good company is happy and satisfied customers. When choosing a solar installation company, try to ask for references of past customers and, if possible, reach out and contact them to learn more about their experiences with the company firsthand.
Performing due diligence on a solar installation company should go beyond just checking their website. When it comes to learning about a company, one of the better courses of action you can take is checking if the company is certified by both the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners — specifically as to their Solar PV Installation Professional Certification — and the Solar Energy International. Also, try to learn if the company has any lawsuits, both current and in the past.
As stated earlier, solar power installations are a decades-long investment and, as such, it goes without saying that solar panels, inverters, and any other apparatuses that may necessarily come with solar installations should ideally have valuable and extended warranties. An ideal solar installation company, however, should not only have warranties that go above and beyond their manufacturer’s respective warranties but should also have impeccable after-sales customer services. In other words, try to learn more about how a specific solar installation company treats its customers after the installation process.
A commitment to the environment should come with it the commitment to pursuits other than profits. When studying the solar installation company, try to learn and see if the company values certain intangibles that go beyond the bottom line. Does the solar installation company consider all stakeholders besides their stockholders or board members? What about corporate social responsibility commitments? Answering these may help you better gauge the company’s commitments.
Knowing more about the key implementers behind the solar installation company can help you establish a more direct and personal connection with the company. Try to schedule a meeting with them.
