Avid Solar
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Author: Kaitlyn Short
Avid Solar provides solar design, financing, and installation to residential and commercial clients throughout the state of Massachusetts. As a locally owned and operated company, Avid Solar knows the ins and outs of solar effectiveness in the state.
All of the Avid Solar design and installation projects are supervised and approved by licensed professionals with contractor-level qualifications. Avid Solar is a registered contracting company in Massachusetts.
The founder of Avid Solar, Russell Aney, has been instrumental in advancing clean energy initiatives. Aney consulted with developers and investors in the space and has helped people take advantage of clean energy incentives.
Top Ranked Companies
The Good
- Strong Leadership
- Supervised Installation
- Financial Incentives
Strong Leadership
One of the selling points for Avid Solar is the company’s leadership. The founder, Russel Aney, has been involved in clean energy products for years and has diligently worked to advance clean energy initiatives in the Massachusetts area for several years. Aney knows the solar industry and supervises all installation projects conducted by Avid Solar.
There are not many solar installation companies with leadership that has been so proactive in advancing clean energy projects on a state or national level.
Supervised Installation
All Avid Solar installation projects are supervised by a certified and licensed contractor. For clients purchasing a solar system outright, having a licensed contractor supervise the installation should serve as comfort.
In order for a solar system to produce energy at an efficient rate, the panels and inverters must be installed properly. Having a supervised installation goes a long way towards ensuring installation is done properly.
Not all solar installation companies have a certified supervisor monitoring the installation process, setting the Avid Solar installation service apart from the competition.
Financial Incentives
While there is not a lot of information surrounding the financial options Avid Solar provides to its customers, the company does work tirelessly to get clients access to financial incentives. These incentives can offset the cost of the solar equipment and installation. While many solar installation companies will help clients with the federal and state incentives, not all of them will put as much effort into helping clients secure the government incentives.
The Bad
- Undisclosed Equipment Information
- Lack of Warranty Information
- Limited Service Area
Undisclosed Equipment Information
Many solar companies will partner with a solar manufacturer. These partnerships allow the solar installation provider to install tier-1 level solar equipment to its clients. These partnerships typically come with a warranty as well. Avid Solar does not make any mention of an equipment partner or provide any details about what brands the company installs for clients. This is not typically seen in the solar industry as companies usually make equipment information known as a selling point to clients.
Lack of Warranty Information
Solar panels and installation is an investment. If purchased outright, solar can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $25,000. Most solar manufacturers will offer an equipment warranty to protect clients from further damages or production related issues. Solar installation companies then typically offer a workmanship warranty.
These warranties typically last 10 years and protect clients from any issues stemming from installation errors. Avid Solar makes no public mention of warranties. This does not mean that the company does not offer warranties, but most solar companies make that information public.
Limited Service Area
Many solar companies are local enterprises, meaning the service area is generally limited to one state or several major cities within a state. However, there are some larger installation providers that provide solar solutions across state lines or contract out nationally.
That being said, Avid Solar is restricted just to the state of Massachusetts. Home and business owners outside of the state will need to look elsewhere for solar installation.
The Bottom Line
While the founder and leader of Avid Solar is deeply involved in solar policy within the state of Massachusetts, there is simply not enough known about the Avid Solar process and service to recommend the company to prospective solar clients.
There is no public information about the equipment used in installation, what warranties the company offers (if any), or the parameters surrounding the financing options. With so many unknowns, it is difficult to determine the quality of service.
While customer reviews left by former clients online seem to be satisfied with the service, there is not enough to go on. Prospective solar customers should look elsewhere for solar installation services.
