Is my solar panel installer going out of business?

If you're not sure whether your solar panel installer has gone out of business, and a cold caller is insisting they are taking over, don't take their word for it. In this instance, it turned out to be a scam. Instead, check your original installer's website and try the contact details you were given when your panels were installed.

Are solar panels a scam or a cold call?

Here are the cold calls and potential scams to avoid. More than a third of solar PV panel owners in our recent survey told us they have been cold called about their panels in the past five years. Most cold callers were trying to sell them something unnecessary, but a few owners were told something completely untrue.

Can you sell a property with a solar panel subscription?

Solar panel subscriptions may also restrict what you can do with your roof, such as adding skylights or installing a different type of roofing material. Plus selling a property with a long-term subscription may not always be straightforward. You OWN the solar panels. Under these schemes, you pay for solar panels over a fixed period, say 20 years.

Why do people worry about solar panels?

Some are put off by uncertainty about costs, others believe the installation will be disruptive and many worry that solar panels will be tricky to maintain. These were among the most common questions and concerns people had about getting solar panels, according to a government report in July 2021.

What do cold callers say about solar panels?

The most common things solar panel owners told us they had been approached by cold callers about were: Trying to sell you a battery storage system was another frequent, uninvited offer. A few also reported cold callers claiming that their solar panels were being monitored, their system was a fire risk, or that their panels needed cleaning.

Do you have a problem with your solar panel?

In fact, solar panel problems are quite rare: nearly seven in 10 owners in our survey told us they had never had a technical problem with their solar PV system. Your solar panel installer should have told you how to check that your system is working correctly, and any maintenance you might need over the years.