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Unfortunately inverters fail, including the little microinverters (or optimizers with something like solaredge) on the panels themselves. This requires a qualif
by jsight 8y ago
Unfortunately inverters fail, including the little microinverters (or optimizers with something like solaredge) on the panels themselves. This requires a qualified person to repair and possibly roof access as well. Depending on which panel it is, they may have to temporarily remove multiple panels to get to it. If the cost of labor is on the consumer, this can wipe out months of returns in a single visit.
Of course, it isn't required to offer a lease in order to also offer a warranty, which is the real solution here.
- apendleton 8y agoThis is a risk with Sunrun too, though, and the risk that it will happen is undoubtedly factored into what they charge.
- jsight 8y agoThat is true, but I've still occasionally seen people misunderstand it. Some feel like the company is more obligated to respond in a lease deal. To be clear, I don't think that is true and I really don't think very many people should actually agree to lease deals. They are almost always bad for the consumer.
- secabeen 8y agoYeah. Most inverters have multiple-year warranties, and often offer extended warranties out to about 10 years for the non-micro string inverters. You should still expect a full inverter upgrade/replacement every 10 years.