Here are 3 solar estimate red flags you need to know about if you are considering a Maryland solar installation.
1. Poor Specifications.
You should know what you are buying, right? I can’t tell you how many times people considering solar in Maryland hand me a solar installation estimate that lacks the necessary specifications and details. These people have no idea what they are actually buying! How many solar panels will be installed? What size tank comes with your new solar water heater? The point is…know what you are buying.
2. Failure To Include Required Solar Installation Permits.
Inexperienced solar installers forget or are not familiar with the required solar installation permits. Shady solar installers will intentionally leave out permits to reduce costs. This will cause a major problem for you (read this post on solar building permits).
3. Inflated Tax Incentive Expectations.
Maryland solar tax incentives are terrific, but don’t let a slick solar salesperson exaggerate the reality. Click here for Maryland solar tax incentive information.
Evacuated tubes absorb solar energy converting it into heat for use in your household water heating. Many countries such as Canada, Germany, China and the U.S. have been using evacuated tube systems successfully for many years.
and inner glass tubes. During manufacturing the air in this space is evacuated forming a vacuum. The number of evacuated tubes in a residential installation varies, but the typical residential Maryland installation consists of 30 evacuated tubes.
