The products that go into your solar project are critical to the success of your system, but beyond a few specific items, most aren’t exactly household names. Now, some of this is due to the fact that not everyone getting a system installed is an industry vet, but with so many components of a solar system being somewhat mysterious to the average person, it might be easy to overlook exactly what the impact the choice of product has on your system design and operation. Today we want to take a closer look at what exactly goes into a solar system, and show you why the product that goes into your system is so important.
As mentioned in the introduction to this piece, some of the mystery surrounding the product used in a personalized solar system comes from the perspective of an industry insider vs. someone who is interested in a first time solar installation. To be clear, this is not a negative – indeed, it is the role of people like us who work in the solar industry to know the ins and outs of solar products. At the heart of Simply Solar is the goal of simplifying the process of going solar so that you can focus on what really matters – your needs and goals. Our job is to know the products like the back of our hand so that we can make recommendations based on the outcomes you want to achieve with your solar system.
That being said, product knowledge is never a bad thing to have, and especially when it comes to the specific benchmarks you want your system to hit. If you’re looking to cover your general energy usage vs. backup your home in the case of a power outage, those are going to require two different product mixes. Once you start thinking about expansions to an existing system, you need to know product compatibility and what plays nice with what, so for those of you who don’t have the privilege of working for a solar company, it can be a good start to outline what you want from your system, and to ask your consultant which products will best fit those needs.
We wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a few of our product partners, to give an example of what it looks like to maintain a roster of industry leading solar products for the purposes of designing powerful and impactful solar systems. Our hope is to help you develop some recognition of these solar products, because each one offers powerful support for your clean energy goals, and as such deserve a shout out for their excellent craftsmanship. From panels to batteries to the equipment that lets it all work together, these are some of the solar products hand picked by our team to provide you with the best return on your solar investment.
Product Spotlight – Panels
We work with a number of panel providers, and as you can imagine panel selection is one of the most important parts of any solar project. Solaria, Silfab, and REC are among our top panel providers, but we are always on the lookout for new panels to review and consider as the solar landscape evolves. Technology is always changing and we want to ensure that you get the best available product when you install your system!
Product Spotlight – Batteries
When it comes to solar products, batteries are the one place where people tend to have some brand recognition. This is because many well known tech companies are also in the business of producing powerful battery products, so it’s no surprise that companies like Tesla are familiar to customers. That being said, there is a whole world of potent battery solutions, and companies like FranklinWH and SolarEdge are becoming more well known – and with good reason, based on the quality and reliability of their products!
Ultimately, the name of the products that make up your solar system may only be known to your installer, as they hand pick the best possible products to construct your solar system. However, the more you are aware of the kinds of products available for solar, the more you can distinguish quality installers from the pack. This attention to detail, and obsession with the best possible product, is a sure sign that you’ve found a passionate solar provider who will ensure that your solar system is the best it can be, on the day of your installation and throughout the lifetime of your system. If you’re interested in learning more about the solar products we’ve hand picked for you, give us a call and get started with a free solar consultation.
