| 1) Use ready-to-build solar kit - If you are planning | | | | system. The solar industry is growing very fast. |
| to build a home solar power system, try using a | | | | Every day, new technology and components are |
| ready made kit instead of sourcing all the | | | | available in the market. You want the best parts |
| components yourself. By using a residential solar | | | | with least amount of capital investment. |
| kit, the system performance is better and you | | | | By getting 3 quotes, you'll have a better chance |
| can rely on the instructions and support. You also | | | | of achieving this. The best solar contractor will |
| won't be facing problems of parts or components | | | | give you the best components and at the best |
| not working right when joined together. Most solar | | | | price. |
| kits are tested and setup for maximum power | | | | 4) Don't always go for the lowest bid - |
| output and efficiency. | | | | Sometimes the lowest bid may be a high bid in |
| 2) Get a price for installation - Get a construction | | | | disguise. Some newer contractors that may not |
| quote even if you are doing the solar system on | | | | have sufficient experience will submit a lower |
| your own. Sometimes, you will notice the | | | | quote just to secure the project. |
| construction quote is not much difference than | | | | You may get a low bid but will end up spending |
| doing via Do It Yourself (DIY) approach. | | | | more money because of problems during the |
| In this case, it would be a better idea to just | | | | construction phase. |
| outsource the whole project. You will be saving | | | | 5) Get recommendation - If you know of |
| time, effort and the unnecessary head ache. Most | | | | someone who has done a home solar power |
| of the time, the professionals have good sources | | | | project, get his recommendation on which solar |
| and they can get the parts more cheaply than | | | | professional to use. What was his experience? |
| you can. They can install it quicker and more | | | | How was the workmanship? A contractor with a |
| efficient also. | | | | good reference from a satisfied customer is |
| 3) Get more than one bid - If possible, get at | | | | always a good bet. |
| least 3 quotations for your home solar power | | | | |