5 Checklists to Find the Correct Solar System Installer

Here are the top 5 things to check about a solar company for a high-quality installation:

DISCOM Empanelment Status

If you are looking for a solar company in India, then you must choose only a DISCOM-empanelled solar system installer. These installers are partnered with your electricity distribution companies which you can trust more than an unregistered installer.

Also, the DISCOM your solar system installer is registered with must have MNRE registration. Without their MNRE registration, you cannot avail of the solar subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.

This applies to every state in India. For instance, you are looking for a solar subsidy in Uttar Pradesh and you must keep this in mind.

ALMM Listed Solar Modules

The next point in the ‘checklists to choose solar installers’ is that the installer must have ALMM-listed DCR solar modules. However, you can also install non-DCR solar modules that are cheaper than the DCR modules. In this case, you will not get any subsidy.

This is important especially if you are looking to get a solar subsidy from any state in India. For example, if you want to get a solar subsidy in Delhi from any other state, you must choose DCR panels.

Proper site verification is done by DISCOM officials before releasing the subsidy amount. Therefore, you must take this point seriously.

Feedback from Existing Customers

Besides the product offerings, you can choose a solar installer based on its customer ratings and feedback. This will help you to understand the market reputation of a solar installation company.

A solar system works continuously for 25 - 30 years after a one-time installation process. In this long-term scenario, you must go with a solar company that has good customer ratings and feedback.

After Sales Services & Annual Maintenance

After solar system installation, you must take care of the system to keep it running at its peak. Before installation, you must discuss it with your installation partner about this.

For example, you may find a solar company in Delhi and the company does not offer annual maintenance services. Therefore, you have to either choose a different company for the installation or you have to buy solar AMC services from another solar company.

Without a good after-sales service, you will face problems in future, especially during warranty claims. On the other hand, if your solar panel maintenance is not done regularly, then the efficiency of the panels will reduce over time.

Unbiased Selection of Solar Components

A solar system is a combination of different solar components such as solar panels, inverters, ACDB-DCDB boxes, wires, mounting structures, etc. A solar installer may make a combination of products from different brands. Depending on that, the overall cost of your solar system will increase/decrease.

A good and honest solar installer always asks you for your choice, budget and requirements before calculating the final design of your system. Your solar system installer should provide you with unbiased guidance during the selection. If not, they may try to sell you a component just to make higher commissions/profits from the installation.

For instance, you are looking for an installer and it focuses only on their profit margins. Therefore, they will sell overvalued products to you. So, choose the installer carefully. In this case, you should ideally approach a different solar company in Noida that provides components of your choice at a low cost.

Other Factors to Keep in Mind

These are some other pointers you can check before choosing the right installer:

• Solar System Quotation

  As discussed above, a solar system's price depends on its components. Therefore, you should ask for a solar quotation that must include the system details such as the name and brand of the components, price details, warranty information, etc. If these details are transparent to you, then you can easily ask for any changes or specific customisation to the installer (if any).

• Solar Financing Options

  Solar system installation costs are not affordable for everyone. To make it easier, many solar installers offer solar financing options with no cost EMI/at an affordable interest rate. If your solar installer has those offers, your solar installation will be easier.

• Solar Subsidy Guidance

  In case, you are eligible for a solar subsidy, you must choose an installer who gives you the required documents on time and also follows all the MNRE guidelines during installation. Additionally, if your installer helps you with the subsidy application, it will be very easy for you to get the subsidy on time.

Summing Up

These are the top 5 checklists to choose the right solar installer in India to ensure you make a better return from your solar investment. There may be some other points to check before the installation for good system quality, better services, and long-lasting solar systems.

You can contact Das Energie for solar installation. It onboards only verified, empanelled, experienced and licenced installation partners.