Kilo Hollow Energy
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Author: Kaitlyn Short
Kilo Hollow Energy delivers end-to-end solar services for a wide range of customers throughout Virginia. The team at Kilo Hollow Energy is trained and skilled in providing solar design and installation services focusing heavily on solar power and battery storage system solutions. Kilo Hollow Energy has partnered with a number of tier-1 solar manufacturers to offer high-quality, efficient equipment.
Kilo Hollow Energy provides a localized service across the state of Virginia. The installation team knows the local codes and regulations that must be met in order for the system to pass its inspection and be turned on for operation.
The Kilo Hollow Energy team has earned a number of certifications and licenses to provide its professional service. The installation team is a certified installer for LG Chem, Sonnen, Lumin, Span, Generac, REC, SolarEdge, Enphase, and Q Cells. The PV installation and inspection team is also made up of licensed electricians, licensed contractors, and NABCEP-certified installers.
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The Good
- Wide Variety of Services Offered
- High-Quality Equipment Partners
- Loan Plans
- Racking and Mounting
Wide Variety of Services Offered
Like many solar companies, the main focus is on residential sales, design, and installation. However, Kilo Hollow Energy offers a more complete energy efficiency platform providing the following services to its clientele:
- Agricultural solar installation
- Commercial solar installation
- Generator installation
- Home EV charger installation
- Maintenance work
Unlike other solar installation providers, Kilo Hollow Energy works to provide complete solar and energy services. The backup solutions available through Kilo Hollow Energy are more impressive than most of its competitors' offerings.
High-Quality Equipment Partners
In an effort to provide the highest-quality service and equipment, Kilo Hollow Energy has partnered with some of the best solar manufacturers in the industry. These partnerships allow Kilo Hollow Energy clients to choose from multiple panel, inverter, and battery options to meet desired results and energy goals.
Partnerships include the following:
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Many solar installation providers are actually solar dealers, so the equipment options are rather limited. Kilo Hollow Energy clients, however, will have multiple system options to choose from.
Loan Plans Available
Solar is an investment, and it is one that many homeowners are unable to pay for upfront and outright. While purchasing a solar system in cash allows for the best ROI, it is simply not feasible in many situations. Kilo Hollow Energy offers a number of loan plans to offset costs while still providing energy savings.
Clients will be able to choose from three different loan packages. All loans available through Kilo Hollow Energy include the following benefits:
- $0 down
- System ownership
- Full service plan
- Manufacturer’s warranty
- Tax credits apply
- Low monthly payment
The most impressive part of the loan programs available through Kilo Hollow Energy that its competitors cannot always guarantee is the rate hike protection associated with its alternative financing.
Racking and Mounting Options
Many solar installation companies will only take on certain projects with ideal roofs as roof mounting is the only solution available through their particular installation team. The experienced installers at Kilo Hollow Energy are able to mount systems in lower profile scenarios as well as on roofs. Ground mounting, especially for those with large properties or poor sunlight exposure on roofs, is a valuable service available through Kilo Hollow Energy.
Additionally, Kilo Hollow Energy utilizes IronRidge XR Rails to mount systems on roofs. These mounting systems are made of aluminum alloy and are then anodized for additional protection. These mounting systems are some of the best on the market, and not all solar installers are qualified to use them for fastening and connection.
The Bad
- Undisclosed Workmanship Warranty
- Limited Service Area
Undisclosed Workmanship Warranty
Warranties are standard within the solar industry with most providers offering an equipment warranty through the manufacturer with the installers backing the workmanship warranty. The workmanship warranty generally lasts 10 years and covers any issues stemming from the connection or installation work.
Despite mentioning equipment and performance warranties, Kilo Hollow Energy has failed to disclose any information regarding a workmanship warranty. It is unclear whether or not this service is available to its clients.
Limited Service Area
Like many solar installers within the industry, Kilo Hollow Energy offers a localized service focused on helping the community it operates in. Currently, Kilo Hollow Energy solely services clients located within the state of Virginia. Outside of Virginia, prospective clients will have to find an alternative provider.
While many solar installers are local providers, some have found ways to continue to provide an individualized service on a greater geographical level. These companies have expanded into multiple states and regions across the country. Kilo Hollow Energy has not made these type of expansion efforts.
The Bottom Line
Kilo Hollow Energy offers start-to-finish solar services to residential, commercial, and agricultural clients looking to offset rising energy costs. In addition to offering traditional solar and battery design and installation services, Kilo Hollow Energy also offers generator, home EV charger, and solar maintenance services to its clients.
In an effort to provide the best solar experience for its clients, Kilo Hollow Energy has partnered with a number of high-ranking solar manufacturers to provide some of the best solar equipment in the industry. To finance these projects, Kilo Hollow Energy offers a number of loan plans to residential and commercial clients. For the actual installation work, Kilo Hollow Energy utilizes some of the best equipment and practices when it comes to racking and mounting PV solar systems.
While there are a number of reasons to consider Kilo Hollow Energy for solar installation services, there are limitations associated with the operation prospective clients should be aware of. For starters, it is unclear whether or not Kilo Hollow Energy offers any sort of workmanship warranty like competitor installers do. The service area is also restricted solely to the state of Virginia.
Virginia home and property owners looking for qualified solar installers with access to some of the best equipment in the industry will likely benefit from what Kilo Hollow Energy offers to clients.
