How do you know you're getting quality solar products

Generation of solar energy and utilising it for multiple purposes have tremendous scope in India. Thanks to the geographical location of the country. Further, being a tropical country, India receives solar radiation 365days: which amounts to more than 5,000 trillion kWh. Almost, all parts of the country receive 4-7 kWh of solar radiation per sq metres. Amidst this scenario, the product range and manufacturers are many for everyone to choose from, but what are the factors that make your choice a good quality one? 

Let us learn!

1. More efficient = more power 

The solar panel efficiency denotes its power generation ability per unit surface area. A high-efficiency solar array system would require a comparatively lesser area for installation. Also, a solar PV system depends on heat from the sun's rays. The strength of sunshine doesn’t usually affect its effectiveness. Moreover, you'll expect almost the same power generation efficiency even after years of honest quality solar installation.

2. The durability of solar PV panels

The structure should be strong enough to tolerate environmental impact and mild human mishandles. Instead of covering the solar PV panels with ordinary glass, use the tamper-proof glass to enhance durability and tolerate heavy winds.

The supporting metal rim should even be made up of stainless metals to avoid rusting and reaction with silicon thanks to it. The rusted rims could seep in water, which certainly could affect the lifetime of the panels. The malleability and ductility of the material used can withstand the marginal change in dimensions of the panel due to temperature variations. That protects the panels from becoming brittle.

3. Temperature endurance of the solar panels

Most of the days, the environment affects the rooftops of residential or commercial buildings. Using silicon and other resources with high transparency within the panels can respond positively to the quick temperature variation. Also, the body of an honest solar PV system should be made from top-quality materials. That prevents unwanted impact due to sudden temperature variations and helps avoid cracks on the surface.

4. Certifications for genuineness and guarantee from PV panel producers

The solar PV manufacturers are often classified from tier 1 to tier 3 categories. It depends on their scale of manufacture and their existence in the industry.

• The tier 1 manufacturers are vertically integrated organizations and they control and closely monitor each process of the manufacturing. They have been manufacturing solar panels for 5 years. Tier 1 companies invest substantially in R&D and use advanced robotic processes within the manufacture for greater precision and finishing of panels. They use the simplest material, ensure a longer lifetime of the panels, and may deliver the products at an inexpensive price.

• The tier 2 producers are small to medium-scale producers with limited automation in their production. They have been in the industry for around 3 to 5 years and can produce good quality panels. Sometimes you can challenge the reliability.

• The tier 3 manufacturers are short-term companies, also known as assemblers without a finished manufacturing unit. Their product might not match the standards. Many times they might miss the authentication certificates.

Before buying the solar energy system, make it to some extent to get the components from trusted manufacturers. That is important to deliver max efficacy and structure output. If your solar installer is purchasing, you'll always ask them about the component brand and quality.

5. Supporting solar installation structures and equipment

To derive maximum enjoyment of the installed system, one shouldn't just look out of the quality of solar panels only. The mounting structures, connecting cables, inverters, batteries, grid connection facility, and other system components should be of good quality.

Many manufacturers use iron mounting structures to stop any rusting or corrosion. Additionally, they equip all solar PV systems with safety features like a surge protection device. That almost reduces the prospect of kit damage or system breakdown to zero.

6. Reliable solar solution providers or installers

The system becomes perfect once you have a reliable solar EPC company to require care of each minute detail related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the solar PV system.

Jakson provides a wide range of solar products for wide retail and commercial users, intending to provide customers with easy access to solar energy and reduce their dependency on traditional sources of energy. Their products are manufactured in line with recent solar technologies to deliver optimal results. Their products are tested and certified as per leading industry certification standards. Before landing into the installation, the company would perform the tech-aided site survey, plan the best suitable solar infrastructure for your premises, and take care of your (client’s) requirement, government approvals, state-of-art equipment, financing, operation, and maintenance of the system.

7. Excellence checks at each period of solar PV system installation advance its reliability.

On paper, usually, the life of the solar panels is claimed to be around 20 years, but in reality, it can be functional for many more years than the said period. Just to mention, the oldest solar PV system installed at the University of Oldenburg in 1982 is still operating and fueling the energy requirement of the building.