There are a number of points you should consider when choosing a solar installer. The Energy Efficient Homes rebate program in Australia has caused a rapid increase in the number solar installations on Australian homes. This rapid increase in solar installations has attracted a few unscrupulous "fly by night" operators and other businesses that have cut corners in order to keep up with demand. This article endeavors to inform all homeowners on the criteria they should ensure their solar installer meets before going ahead with the job. If you are interested in buying Solar Installers Wauchope . Check our packages here.
The first and foremost thing a homeowner must consider is the company's reputation and longevity, you want the company to have been around for a long time. Companies in the solar industry that have only existed for 1 or 2 years are quite possibly "fly by nighters", meaning that they are just here for the government rebate and have no intention of providing quality after sales service.
Make sure the company has a current Clean Energy Council accreditation too, this is legally required to install solar in Australia.
Make sure the company is a registered entity and has an ABN or ACN number on their invoices and/or contracts.
Make sure the solar installer you are considering is fully bonded and insured and has workers compensation, professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Then you need to make sure the company is providing a quality product. Often what you'll be looking for is TUV certification (German certification) on the inverters and panels. Make sure the panels have triple bypass diodes, this will assist when there are more than 1 string of panels and shading is present.
You also want to ensure you are contracting an Electrical company, not just a sales company selling solar. Contracting an electrical company is your best bet to ensure you get a quality install. Electrical companies understand all the safety protocols involved with solar electricity and will make sure your job is of high quality, and more importantly safe. You can also rest assured they will use the correct cable and electrical accessories to minimise system losses, maximising the amount of power your system generates. Dealing direct with an electrical company also means you know who to call in the event any repairs are needed and they are likely to still be in business after the solar rebate is over whilst the sales company is not.