By Charles W. Thurston September 27, 2022
The handful of integrated photovoltaic solar panel plus battery storage system manufacturers in the market are solidifying the sophistication of their offerings, touting more power, longer warranties on parts and labor, one-stop O&M trouble calls, and high consumer confidence in big brands.While patching together a solar + storage system from disparate manufacturers may cost less, or may be what some installers recommend (at times based on warehouse stock) — the advantages of an integrated approach seem to far outweigh whatever additional upfront costs that may exist. That’s at least the bet a growing roster of companies are making.Trusting big brandsTop brands have always commanded a premium in the U.S. market, and top brand solar + storage providers are counting on such consumer preference. “Consumers will pay more for premium…
Integrated PV module + energy storage manufacturers are on the rise
