Gimenergy
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Author: Kaitlyn Short
Gimenergy was founded by individuals with at least 10 years of experience in the construction industry each and more than 250 years of experience combined. The company aims to provide its customers with high quality products that are made by American companies and come with an outstanding 25-year warranty. In addition to installing solar energy systems, Gimenergy specializes in energy efficiency, home security, electrical, and a number of other home services. The company is also a Nest Pro approved dealer.
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The Good
- Excellent Warranties
- High Quality Equipment
- NABCEP Certified Installer
- Community Solar Cryptocurrency Program
Excellent Warranties
Gimenergy offers some of the lengthiest warranties in the solar industry. The company provides its customers with a 25-year workmanship warranty, which covers the labor and installation, as well as a 25-year equipment warranty, which covers parts.
High Quality Equipment
Gimenergy installs only high quality, American-made solar equipment, including panels manufactured by California-headquartered Solaria Corp and inverters developed by California-headquartered Enphase.
NABCEP Certified Installer
Gimenergy has earned the NABCEP certification, which is the gold standard solar PV installation.
Community Solar Cryptocurrency Program
Gimenergy offers a unique community solar cryptocurrency program that allows customers to sell electricity generated by their solar energy system to their neighbors. Each KWh generated can be turned into a coin and sold through the Gimenergy microgrid.
The Bad
- Lack of Leases and PPAs
- Limited Availability
Lack of Leases and PPAs
Gimenergy allows customers to purchase a solar energy system with cash or through a loan. However, the company does not offer leases or power purchase agreements (PPAs), which are both popular options within the industry.
Limited Availability
Currently, Gimenergy's service area is its several offices located in various cities throughout California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Riverside, Sacramento, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Orange, Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Porter Ranch, and Stockton.
The Bottom Line
Gimenergy is a solar company that offers a number of attractive features, including lengthy warranties, high quality equipment, and a community solar cryptocurrency program. Additionally, the company is a NABCEP certified solar installer. If you live in any of the company's covered states and are interested in purchasing a solar system with cash or a loan, Gimenergy is worth looking into.
