Solar power production guarantee

What is a production guarantee?

As the name indicates, with a production guarantee (PG), the solar installer guarantees the homeowner that the installed system will produce a certain amount of energy over a certain amount of time. Since solar panels are generally a long-term investment, production guarantees are commonly offered for 10-to-30 years.

What is a solar power production guarantee?

Solar power production guarantees are a great way to help close and maintain new client relationships. They let customers know that you stand by the quality of your products and services, and that they’re designed for decades of efficient use. The key is: They have to be accurate.

Do solar installers offer a warranty?

Most solar installers also offer equipment warranties of up to 25 years on parts like panels, inverters, and racking systems. While production guarantees are often referred to as “production warranties,” as the name implies, they cover the actual production of a customer’s system, not the physical materials.

How long do solar panels last?

Since solar panels are generally a long-term investment, production guarantees are commonly offered for 10-to-30 years. Guarantees often step down over time, for example guaranteeing 90% of a certain production amount at 10 years and 80% at 20 years.

Is battery storage covered by a production warranty?

While production guarantees are often referred to as “production warranties,” as the name implies, they cover the actual production of a customer’s system, not the physical materials. It’s important to note that battery storage is usually not covered in a production guarantee. Instead, it generally comes with a manufacturer’s warranty.