As climate change becomes more and more of a reality, the world continues to move towards adapting clean, sustainable energy. The solar industry remains a crucial part of this movement, and as the industry grows, new companies continue to appear as more and more people attempt to get in on the action. It’s no surprise that there has been a boom in solar companies in recent years.
Basic economics teaches us that most of these companies won’t last very long. Many other factors – such as evolving technologies and everchanging legislation – affect the solar industry, as well as a company’s staying power. So it’s no surprise that there continues to be a revolving door of solar companies coming and going every couple years.
An unfortunate byproduct of this revolving door is the loss of a customer’s partner on their solar journey. As going solar is a long-term investment – panels are designed to last over 25 years and require occasional maintenance – having a company there for all your various maintenance and servicing needs along the way is just as important as having a company to install your panels at the outset. Many customers will experience the nightmare scenario of discovering their solar panels aren’t working, only to then learn that the company that installed them has completely disappeared. What do you do at that point?
If you’re reading this, there’s a decent chance the solar company that you hired has recently gone out of business. This may have come as a surprise to you, but it’s unfortunately very common. So why does this keep happening? Some of the many reasons why your solar company fold include:
You decide to go solar and, after getting quotes from a few companies, settle on one to do your installation. They come to your home, get your system set up, and just like that your home is running on solar power. You’re saving a bunch of money on your electric bills. Things are looking great. Until they’re not. One day, you get your electric bill and it’s much higher than usual. You realize your solar panels haven’t been working for a while, and you don’t know why. You call your solar company, and there’s no answer. You try sending them an email and get no response. After looking around on the internet, you come to the realization that they no longer exist. Now what?
Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common experience. The revolving door of solar companies has unfortunately left countless customers to fend for themselves. So what steps can you take to find a solution?
This is not the first time mentioning it in this post, but the importance of finding a reliable, long-term partner to be there for your solar needs cannot be overstated. The best way to deal with the headaches of a disappearing solar company is to avoid the situation altogether. Do your due diligence and find a reputable company at the outset, and you’ll lower the odds of ever having to deal with the problems that come with your solar company going out of business.
How can you identify a reliable solar company? Here are a couple things to look for to help you find a company you can trust:
Solar Discovery prides itself on being one of the most trusted names in the industry. Founded in 2016, we have been around for longer than most, and we owe it all to the quality of our work and to providing our customers with the best possible service – don’t ask us, just hear what they have to say. We are industry certified, and partner with quality brands like Panasonic, CertainTeed, and Tesla.
We know how difficult it can be to be caught in a pickle once your solar company disappears, so we happily offer a range of services and maintenance regardless of whether or not we did your original installation. Some of our services include solar panel repairs, solar panel removal and reinstallation, inverter troubleshooting, and more. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with all of your solar needs.