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Solar Panel Warranties Explained: Product, Performance and Installation

Natalie Brooks· 1 min read

Solar projects can involve several different warranties. Understanding what each warranty covers is important because a panel warranty is not the same as an installation warranty or inverter warranty.

WarrantyWhat it generally covers
Product warrantyManufacturing and product defects
Performance warrantyMinimum expected panel output over time
Inverter warrantyInverter equipment
Battery warrantyBattery equipment and specified performance conditions
Installation warrantyInstallation workmanship

What should you check?

  • Warranty duration
  • Who provides the warranty
  • Transferability
  • Registration requirements
  • Exclusions
  • Performance conditions
  • Claim process

Why installer quality matters

Equipment warranties do not replace good installation practice. Poor installation can create problems even when the equipment itself has a long manufacturer warranty.

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Compare equipment, warranties and installation scope before making a decision.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a solar panel warranty?

Warranty periods vary by manufacturer and product. Product and performance warranties should be reviewed separately.

Does a solar warranty cover installation?

Usually the installation workmanship is covered separately from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.

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Natalie Brooks

Customer Solutions Manager at BrightGrid Energy

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