Making the decision to install solar panels is one that you will never regret. Once you have made this decision you need to decide if you will install them yourself or have it done by a professional company. Regardless of your decision, making the right choice as to who to purchase them from will ensure success. Trying to figure out which manufacturer or installer to choose can be a difficult decision however below you can find some tips to make the process easier.

Experience counts. ?If you are fortunate enough to live in an area where solar panel installation has been ongoing, you may be able to locate a company which has been in business for two or three decades. ?If so, they should be able to provide plenty of references for you to call. ?It will also be easy to check with the local Better Business Bureau to see if they have a clean record.

Ask them about the equipment they recommend, and do some research on the internet to find some reviews of the manufacturers. ?Find out what kinds of warranties the equipments comes with. ?Also, find out what kinds of warranties the contractor offers on labor and workmanship. ?It is common to find 10-year warranties on the solar panels, and 3 to 10-year warranties on pumps, inverters and controls. ?Workmanship should have at least a one year warranty.

If you still want to stay connected to your electrical company you want to make sure that the installer you hire has experience working with both off-grid and grid systems. The two systems are definitely different and you want to make sure that whomever you hire has experience working with the one that you determine meets your needs the best. Off-grid systems are more complex than grid tied systems. An off grid installer will most likely be quite capable of connecting your system to the local power company, especially since he or she will be monitored by the local building inspectors.

Membership in a professional organization for alternative energy vendors might be another indicator of professionalism. ?But find out first what the requirements are to join the organization before you decide to be impressed. ?Memberships are voluntary, and some only require paying a fee. ?Other organizations (like the Solar Energies Industries Association) require continuing education and field experience in order to qualify for membership.

Word of mouth from a friend or family member who has had similar work done is always the best recommendation. If you personally know someone who has had solar panels installed you should ask them about their experience and see if they would recommend the company they used.

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