Bright Planet Solar

• Equipment Partners
• In-House Installation Team
• Financing Partnerships
• Expanded Service Area

Equipment Partners

What is unique about the Bright Planet Solar operation is the fact that the company has so many equipment partners. Generally, the installation contractor would depend on the sales team to provide solar equipment direction, but Bright Planet Solar has done its own work in building strategic partnerships. This allows Bright Planet Solar clients to access a number of solar equipment options, zeroing in on the best option for the specific property. Equipment partnerships include:

• SunRun
• SolarEdge
• Tesla

These tier-1 solar manufacturers have built a repertoire with Bright Planet Solar and clients will have their pick when it comes to panels, inverters, and batteries which is not the case with all solar installation providers.

In-House Installation Team

Most solar installation companies that have expanded into multiple states typically utilize a dealer approach having general contractors or electricians in the area do the actual installations. The most unique aspect of the Bright Planet Solar operation is the fact that all installations are done by trained and certified in-house members of the team. There are no subcontractors or other moving parts to deal with during the installation.

The Bright Planet Solar team also provides proprietary survey services to allow for a complete customized design for each and every client. This service is also provided by trained, in-house employees.

Financing Partnerships 

Solar is an investment for each and every client. Whether a property owner purchases the system in cash or utilizes a financing option, the lifetime of the solar panel system will end up being a long-term investment. However, the number of clients that can purchase a solar system in cash is significantly less than those who need or want to utilize a financing option.

Bright Planet Solar has partnered with financial institutions to provide a number of financing options. Most solar installation companies will partner with a single credit union or offer a PPA style of financing, but Bright Planet Solar has partnered with a number of solar financing organizations including:

• LoanPal
• Sunlight Financial
• Dividend
• Mosaic
• California First

Expanded Service Area

Generally, solar installation services are a local offering. More often than not, solar installation companies will service one state or a select few cities or counties that are highly populated or have a higher concentration of potential clients. There are not many companies that expand and offer services across state lines.

A few have found alternative ways to serve multiple states, and Bright Planet Solar is one of these companies. To date, Bright Planet Solar offers installation services in the following states:

• California
• Utah
• Illinois
• New Jersey
• Connecticut
• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts 
• New Hampshire 

In addition to offering services in eight different states, Bright Planet Solar recently expanded its service offerings in Puerto Rico.

• Offers Installation Services Only
• Undisclosed Warranty Information
• Limited Customer Reviews

Offers Installation Services Only

Most solar installation companies are an all-in-one service, meaning from start to finish the same company handles all processes. This includes the initial sale, evaluation, design, permits, installation, and getting the system operational.

Bright Planet Solar has taken a different approach to the solar industry solely focusing on the installation process. That means that clients will have to go through a solar sales force prior to reaching the Bright Planet Solar service. For clients, this means the involvement of multiple companies instead of just using one for the entire solar process.

Undisclosed Warranty Information

Warranties are commonplace with the solar industry. Because of the high costs required to install a solar panel system, most solar companies offer warranties to provide homeowners with peace of mind. Equipment warranties are typically provided through the manufacturer of the product.

Equipment warranties usually last 25 years and provide replacement parts and repairs when necessary. The installation company then generally offers a workmanship warranty protecting against any issues associated with installation. The industry average workmanship warranty length is 10 years.

These warranties are generally made public as it plays a role in many prospective clients' decisions. However, Bright Planet Solar has not disclosed any warranty information or if the company even offers a workmanship warranty to its clients.

Limited Customer Reviews

Bright Planet Solar has a limited number of customer reviews on BestCompany.com. We cannot give a final recommendation on this company until there is more customer information. We recommend using caution and conducting additional research before choosing this solar company.