Vision Solar

• Top-Level Solar Equipment
• 24-Hour Installation
• Zero-Down Financing

Top-Level Solar Equipment

Vision Solar has partnered with some of the best solar panel and solar inverter manufacturers in the world. Most notable among its solar panel partners is SunPower, the solar industry's leader in high-efficiency solar panel production. SunPower solar panels average an efficiency rating of 22.8 percent, second to none. SunPower's solar energy solutions also come with an industry leading 25-year materials warranty.

In addition to SunPower, Vision Solar has also partnered with Enphase Energy, one of the top solar inverter manufacturers in the world. Enphase micro inverters not only convert solar power into residential electricity at an incredibly high rate, but they also monitor the performance of individual solar panels. Through Enphase's app, Vision Solar can detect any damage or problems with a given solar panel and instantly call the homeowner to set up a repair appointment.

24-Hour Installation

Vision Solar boasts one of the fastest solar panel installation windows in the industry — 24 hours. Many solar installation companies can take up to a week to install a solar system, or leave you wondering as to how long the process will take.

A 24-hour installation window means that once the site survey, energy evaluation, solar array design, and permit pulling stages are complete, homeowners can begin saving up to 30 percent on their monthly utility bill after only a single-day installation.

Zero-Down Financing

Vision Solar provides customers with a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA). A PPA operates much like a solar lease and offers zero-money down financing with monthly payments that are often lower than the electric bill for most residential homes. PPAs also place the entire burden of ownership on the installation solar company, meaning all installation, maintenance, and repair fees are footed by Vision Solar, and not the homeowner; all the homeowner is paying for is the amount of solar power the system produces each month.

• Limited Financing Options
• No Workmanship Warranty
• Limited Availability
• No NABCEP Certification
• Negative Vision Solar Reviews

Limited Financing Options

Unfortunately, the PPA is the only financing option Vision Solar offers to its customers. Financing a solar system provided by Vision Solar through a solar lease, solar loan, or direct purchase are not available.

While a PPA is incredibly cost-effective, it does have its limitations. For example, people who sign up for a PPA do not own the solar PV system, meaning they cannot take advantage of available tax credits and solar incentives.

No Workmanship Warranty

Vision Solar does not provide a workmanship warranty for its solar systems. But given that the company takes care of all maintenance and repairs at no cost to the solar customers, no workmanship warranty is necessary, as this type of warranty protects panel owners against errors caused during the installation process.

Limited Availability

Vision Solar is available in the following states: Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with plans of expanding into two more states in the near future. While this is a break from the majority of new solar installer companies that service only one or two states, the service area is still smaller than that of industry leaders in the United States. Promoting verified Vision Solar reviews can be an effective way for the company to stand out among the competition.

No NABCEP Certification

The solar company does not appear to have a certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). The NABCEP is widely regarded in the solar industry as a premier certification provider. Companies with this certification indicate that their technicians have undergone advanced training and are well versed in the best installation practices.

While the lack of a NABCEP certification does not imply poor installation quality on the part of Vision Solar, its presence can sometimes be the difference between choosing one company or another for a customer.

Negative Vision Solar Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of customers have had negative experiences with Vision Solar, be they related to not being able to speak to customer service in a timely manner, waiting long periods of time before actually getting the panels installed, noticing roof damage after the solar panels have been installed, or just generally experiencing unpleasant interactions with the company or its representatives.

While the current reviews on Best Company are generally negative, every customer experience is unique. The best thing consumers can do is thoroughly research the solar companies they are interested in, and compare quotes from multiple companies to ensure they are getting the best deal for their situation.