Apricot Solar

• Tier-1 Equipment Partners
• Financing Options
• Broad Service Area
• Expanded Warranties
• Battery/Storage Solutions
• NABCEP Certification

Tier-1 Equipment Partners

Not all solar panels are made the same, and not all panels or inverters utilize the same technology. This is why equipment partnerships within the solar industry are so important. Clients want the best technology installed on their roofs, so many solar companies work directly with tier-1 manufacturers to satisfy that demand. Apricot Solar partners with three of the most competitive and efficient solar manufacturing companies in the industry: SolarEdge, LG, and Panasonic

Financing Options

While solar has grown to be more affordable in recent years with federal and state tax incentives, it can still cost homeowners thousands of dollars to purchase a system upfront and pay a professional service to come and install it. Apricot Solar has created a financing process that can fit various financial circumstances. 

The cost for installation requires $0 down with Apricot Solar, and clients can still have solar panels installed on their roof with a new reduced electric rate. Apricot Solar has reached agreements with a number of financing and leasing partners allowing for affordable pricing options.

Financing options will vary based on the client, but some options include 0% interest rates and terms that can last up to 30 years.There are no hidden fees or pre-payment penalties with the Apricot Solar financing program. While many solar installation companies offer financing options, not many offer terms as flexible or rates as low as Apricot Solar offers. 

Broad Service Area

Solar is typically a local service, meaning a vast majority of solar installation companies only service one state or a select few cities or counties within a state. Very few solar installation companies have been able to expand in order to service more than one state. Even fewer solar installation companies service three or more states.

Apricot Solar has been able to do just that, servicing California, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Utah, Illinois, and Nevada homeowners. This sets Apricot Solar apart from the rest of the industry as the company can service more prospective solar companies than the average solar installation operation can. 

Expanded Warranties

Having a solar system installed on a home is a financial investment. While the savings will add up over the years, the initial investment can still be costly. To protect clients’ investments, solar companies typically provide warranties.

Apricot Solar provides the following warranties:

• 25-Year System Warranty — Apricot Solar offers a 25-year system warranty and production guarantee. 
• 10-Year Roof Warranty — Additionally, Apricot Solar offers a 10-year roof guarantee protecting clients from leaks or other structural issues. 
• Production Guarantee — Apricot Solar is so confident in the solar systems the company installs that it offers its own production guarantee. This means that if a system were to function improperly for any reason, Apricot Solar will either add panels to the connection, conduct necessary repairs, or reimburse the client.

While equipment and workmanship warranties are standard in the solar industry, backing up the actual energy production is not the norm. Apricot Solar is willing to protect clients’ energy production at its expense.

Battery/Storage Solutions

Home energy storage is becoming increasingly popular among millions of homeowners as power grids struggle to keep up with ever increasing demands. Adding a solar energy storage system to your home can provide tremendous value as energy created during the daylight hours are used in the evening, rather than pulling power back from the grid. This reduces the overall cost of ownership. Batteries provide back-up power in the event the grid goes down for planned outages, as some states contend with, or
outright failure.

Having a storage solution can power key elements in the home in case of emergency, which provides an additional level of insurance against food spoilage or temperatures reaching dangerous levels.

Apricot Solar provides a best-in-class solar energy storage systems to meet the growing need for energy reliability. They provide battery solutions from Solar Edge, Enphase and the popular Tesla Powerwall an industry-leading home battery system.

NABCEP Certification

Apricot Solar’s installation parter, Freedom Forever, founded in 2011, is a NABCEP-certified residential and commercial solar installation company that partners with solar sales companies, negotiating the best terms on equipment and financing on behalf of Apricot Solar customers. Freedom Forever specializes in the construction, engineering, and procurement of solar products and systems.

• Uncertain ROI
• Dependency on Sunlight

Uncertain ROI

The return on investment for solar depends on various factors like energy consumption, electricity rates, system efficiency, and local climate. Homeowners should ensure they have realistic expectations about how quickly they will see financial benefits.

Dependency on Sunlight

Solar panels rely on consistent sunlight for optimal performance. Homes in regions with frequent cloud cover, shade from trees or buildings, or shorter daylight hours in winter may see reduced energy production, limiting the system's efficiency.