Compare Quotes, Technology, Quality and Credibility.

We appreciate there is a bewildering amount of information in the market and it can be difficult to compare one installer from another. So how do you choose the best solar or wind installation company?

When buying a solar or wind product, we at UVSolar believe it’s critical to consider the following:

• How long has the company been in business?

Will they be around tomorrow and will they be around in 25 years to fulfill the warranties?

• What brand are the panels?

Many companies use generic or re-badged product. Go with brand names you can trust and research.

• What inverter are you being offered?

Inverters are crucial to the continued health of your solar or wind installation. SMA and Fronius are German made and widely considered the best available. Latronics is an Australian made inverter with a good reputation. The manufacturer warranty should be a minimum of 5 years.

• Do they have their own installation crews?

Reasonable and Unreasonable Charges

With each quote, there are reasonable extras but many “unreasonable” ones that you should look out for.

“Reasonable” extras:

• Tilt racking for flat roof

• Travel costs for remote locations

• Two storey house installation

• Split systems (panels located on two or more parts of the roof)

“Unreasonable” extras:

• A site inspection fee. If they want your business, they should make their time available to you without any strings.

• Tile roof charge. There is no labour or material cost difference that warrants any additional charge for a tiled roof.

• Upgrade to brand name panel/inverter. Reputable companies like UVSolar never upgrade because we offer quality product up front, always!

Even if you are not considering a UVSolar system, we are happy to give you practical advice on getting the best deal – no hard sell, no strings.