Off Grid Solar Systems Oregon

By Carol Long


When you want to live off the grid, you will need two things. The first is a reliable power source. The second is a water source. If you have these two things, you can live off the grid for as long as you wish. Solar power is the best energy source for off-grid systems. To install off grid solar systems Oregon residents need to look for the best installers in the state. Fortunately, there are many of them, so this should not be a daunting task.

You will need a solar water heater and PV panels to live off-grid. The former will provide you with a constant and reliable supply of hot water for all your domestic needs while the latter will meet all your domestic electrical energy needs. Therefore, you have to hire a competent contractor to design and install all the equipment you will need to live a comfortable life off-grid.

To find the best installer for the system, you have to create a shortlist of the top-rated firms operating in your city. With your shortlist, you can begin the process of narrowing down the search. You will have to eliminate any firm that does not meet your specific needs. If done correctly, you will be left with just a few firms that can easily meet your needs.

Be sure to always give priority consideration to the most experienced firms. This is important because experience normally teachers contractors a lot of things. That said, you can expect to get the highest quality of service from the most experienced contractor. The number of clients a firm has served over the years as well as their years of experience must all be compared to identify the most experienced installer.

Only firms that offer affordable financing should be considered. After all, it costs a lot of money to procure and install the necessary equipment for this type of system. The water heater, battery pack and panels, for instance, cost thousands of dollars. Therefore, you must compare the payment plans, and financing terms and conditions before making a decision.

When creating your list of service providers that have met most of your requirements, be sure to check the validity of licenses. You cannot afford to shortlist a firm that does not have a license. Therefore, you must check the type of license held by each of the installers you are considering. Only those with valid licenses from the state should be considered.

It may be a good idea for you to check the portfolio of a service provider before making a decision. This is crucial because you want to confirm that a firm has done similar jobs in the past. This will also help you find out whether or not a firm normally offers quality services.

The rates quoted by the installers on your shortlist will differ greatly. Since you want affordable services, however, you will need to do a comparison of the rates charged by all the shortlisted installers. This comparison will help you find the most affordable installer for the type of system you are looking for.




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