American Solar

• Modular Digital Enterprise Framework
• Available in 12 US States
• Buy, Loan, or Lease Solar Panels

Modular Digital Enterprise Framework

One area in which American Solar is truly seeking to set itself apart is in its operational approach to residential solar energy. The company is a pioneer in what it calls a "modular digital enterprise" (MDE) framework, which implements a fully remote technology platform designed to reduce some of the overhead costs and bottlenecks that often plague traditional installers.

A reduction in marketing and operational costs allows American Solar to not only pass the savings onto the customer, but also streamline the solar installation process, making solar adoption fast and affordable for homeowners.

As evidence that this framework have proven effective for both American Solar and its customer base, MDE has led to an average quarterly growth of 150 percent every quarter from 2021 to 2022.

Available in 12 US States

American Solar is currently available in the following states, with more states to come:

Customers living within American Solar's ever growing service area are encouraged to read the latest verified American Solar reviews to see how the company compares to industry leaders in their area.

Buy, Loan, or Lease Solar Panels

American Solar offers customers three financing methods to go solar:

• Solar lease — American Solar's zero-down lease option allows customers to have a solar panel system installed without a down payment. Some advantages with the solar lease include lease payments often being lower than traditional utiltiy payments, and homeowners not being liable to pay for damaged or defective parts.
• Solar loan — solar financing through American Solar provides homeowners with an easy path to ownership, which qualifies them for certain state and federal incentives, including the Federal Solar Tax Credit.
• Direct purchase — American Solar also facilitates the direct purchase of solar energy systems, why provides the fastest and most valuable return on investment of any financing option. Direct purchase also qualifies homeowners for the Solar Tax Credit.

• Warranty Disclosures
• Equipment Disclosures
• Certification and Award Disclosures

Warranty Disclosures

American Solar has yet to disclose some important data points that would further empower homeowners to make an informed decision regarding their solar future. For example, the solar provider does not make any warranty disclosures on its website or social media platforms. Warranties are an important part of solar adoption and are designed to guarantee the following:

• Functional solar products
• Quality installer workmanship
• Consistent system performance

Leading solar providers warranty the equipment, labor, and performance of their systems for 25 years or more.

Equipment Disclosures

Homeowners can generally assume their solar provider will have a broad inventory of solar brands to choose from when designing and building a solar energy system; that said, most solar providers like to advertise their preferred manufacturing partners for solar panels, solar inverters, backup batteries, and even mounting/racking equipment. American Solar makes no such disclosures as yet.

Publishing a list of preferred solar brands can answer a number of questions for customers: does the company prefer American-made panels; has the company been certified by a particular solar brand; will the system feature more expensive components, etc.

Certification and Award Disclosures

Solar providers can distinguish themselves from the competition in numerous ways. For example, industry certifications like one from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) can demonstrate a company's expertise to potential customers.

American Solar has not disclosed that it has any industry or brand-related certifications or awards.