It is important not to sign up with an installer on a whim. If there is an improper installation or in case something goes wrong, it can be an expensive investment for you. As a thumb rule, you should not compare solar installers only on the basis of the cost factor but other factors like references, reviews, experience etc.

How Can You Choose the Right Solar Power Panel Installer Agency?

These are some important tips that can help you choose the right solar installers for yourself:

Look for accreditation

It is important to look for solar installers who are at least MCS accredited. Good solar installation agencies can also be registered with other important organizations such as:

 Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC)

• Solar Trade Association (STA)
• Renewable Energy Assurance Limited (REAL)

If you want to be eligible for the feed in tariff scheme as well as its payments you should look for an MCS accredited installer.

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Compare  quotations at least

It is important for you to not sign up on a whim. You should get at least three solar installers to come and give you their installation quotes. You need to be able to have a chance to compare the installation expenses quotes from various providers. You should also find out which one you would feel most comfortable working with and getting installation services from.

Find out what the quotation includes

Quotations need to be written down specific to your situation and itemized in a proper way. You should not settle for any amount that you are quoted, without any explanation.

It is a good idea to see the breakdown of expenses and find out whether any items have been missed by the solar installation agency. Solar panel installation projects need expensive items such as scaffolding while in other projects there might be a need for roof strengthening work before the setup of panels.

You have to ensure that everything has been properly quoted. Failure to do so might make you encounter unpleasant surprises when you obtain the final bill.

Get references

It is a good idea to research on various solar installers in the market and obtain references. A reputed solar installer that has been in business for quite a few years should not have any problem in providing you with testimonials as part of references from prior clients.

Conclusion

It is a good idea to conduct some research and ask around to find out whether your neighbors, co-workers, friends and other people in the community know a specific solar installers agency and can vouch for its existence for a few years - to find out whether it is a long-timer in the industry. Do not rely on the information of the company website and go by what it claims about its competency.