Quality workmanship must be the foundation of a 25+ year solar PV investment to achieve the expected ROI
As an installer, I come across things while doing service work on PV systems that make me cringe.
One of the key attributes of solar electric panels is their robust construction and resilience to harsh outdoor exposure for decades. If the underlying workmanship that supports such a product is subpar, the return on investment prospects become increasingly “cloudy.” Such systems become plagued with costly repairs and maintenance that could otherwise be avoided.
Implementing the best-practices of the industry, learned through education and subsequent certifications (at Cape Fear Solar Systems, we have 4 NABCEP certified professionals), and an attention to detail during installation go a long way in ensuring the savings are as reliable as the sunrise.
Here are some examples of things “done wrong” by other companies in the area and the effects they cause. For a better understanding, we matched them with things “done right.”
The outcome? Be careful when choosing your solar panel installer and hire only a qualified, certified and proven company. Solar technology has so much to offer, but it has to be professionally designed and installed to produce power during the expected 30+ years.
