Solcius
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Author: Rebecca Graham
Solcius is quickly becoming a leading provider of solar energy in the residential market. The company designs, delivers, installs, and services high-quality solar panel arrays generated by its unique and growing network of dealers and key partners.
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The Good
- Warranties
- Solar Service Payment Options
- Online Monitoring and System Maintenance Included
- Quick Installation Time
Warranties
Solcius offers some awesome warranties, including a 20-year equipment warranty and a 10-year workmanship warranty. In the event of an accident or malfunction, your Solcius solar panel installation will be covered.
Solar Service Payment Options
When it comes to paying for the system, Solcius offers power purchase agreements (PPAs) and leasing options, as well as options to get a loan through one of its partners. The solar company will also allow the homeowner to purchase a system outright — the fastest way to receive a return on investment.
The solar installer's PPA option gives customers the chance to go solar without any out-of-pocket expenses while the company takes care of all maintenance or repairs for the life of the contract. Although you won't own your solar installation when you go solar with a PPA and therefore will not receive any rebates or tax credits, you will benefit through increased savings on your electric bill each month.
Solcius states that it offers monthly, package, and system plans as well. Zero down payment options and flexible financing options are available, making solar power a reality for customers of every budget.
Online Monitoring and System Maintenance Included
Solcius will monitor each customer's system for 90 days after activation to ensure that everything is running smoothly. After that, the company will show the customer how to monitor the system and check production themselves.
Monitoring is available to all customers, regardless of whether they purchased the system or signed into a lease or PPA.
Quick Installation Time
While getting solar energy systems up and running on the roof can be a long and complicated process, Solcius boasts one of the quickest install times in the entire solar industry. The company's average time from paperwork to activation is 66 days.
The Bad
- Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Unfortunately, Solcius only offers its solar roof in 11 states: Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. While this area is much larger than the majority of solar installers that are limited to one state, it still lags behind top solar companies in the industry. This relatively small service area limits the number of consumers who have the ability to work with Solcius.
The Bottom Line
If you live in Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Minnesota, or Wisconsin, Solcius might be a good option for you. The solar contractor offers a variety of financing options to fit every customer's needs, as well as several warranties, online monitoring, and quick installation times.
