How To Know If Your Solar System was Installed The wrong way

This article is meant to address the complaints that a number of people who have solar systems installed in their homes or businesses are currently facing. Some go as far as concluding that installing solar was a bad idea. It is not a bad idea and will never be, as the benefits by far outweighs the risks.

 

Below are some of the signs of a poorly installed solar system

 

  1. Leaking Roof: This is typically found on flat roofs. And the primary reason why this occurs, is due to the fact that some Solar panel installers are inexperienced, and as such, do not know the technique and safety measures They’re expected to put in place for a Steep roof, popularly known in Nigeria as “send down the rain” has to be different from the technique used for a flat roof.

 

For flat roofs, it is important to use things like Flash Bands or Roofing Tars during installation of Solar Panels. This will serve as an extra layer of protection, amongst other measures you’re to follow when installing.

 

  1. Inability To Power Appliances: This refers to a situation where a solar system is unable to power the appliances that they were originally meant to power adequately. This could come down to various factors, ranging from poor solar panel configuration, lapses in the quality of inverter or charge controller, amongst other possible reasons.

 

All the above discussed problems could be attributed to many possible reasons, ranging from

 

  • Inexperienced Installer
  • Cutting Corners on the part of vendors or installers.
  • Poor choice of components used etc.

 

Sometimes the blame also has to be shared by the client, as they often prefer to go for cheaper options. And as they say “Cheaper is not always better”.

 

Solution To Fixing Your Solar System

The most important thing will always be to employ the services of a competent Solar Sales & Installation company that will ensure that only the right quality of Solar System components are utilized. A company that also has a reputation to protect will never want to cut corners.

 

Finally, If you’re currently having problems with your solar system and would want a reliable solar installation company to help fix it. We at New Energy Solar are a reputable and experienced Solar Systems Sales, Installation and maintenance company. We have worked on both small, medium and large scale Solar Projects across Nigeria.

 

If you’re ready to get started

 

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