Solar FAQs

  • Does Electrum guarantee the best price?

    We guarantee the best price for the same value deal. If we’re offering premier equipment and you show us a bid with low quality equipment, we’ll need to adjust our equipment offering to match it. The same goes for the quality of an installer. An installer that is more bankable will demand a highe...

  • How does Electrum vet the solar providers?

    Electrum evaluates potential solar providers on over a dozen different criteria, including past customer testimonials and references, publicly available reviews, bankability, number of installations completed, licenses and insurance, equipment used, warranties offered, and more.

  • How does the financing process work?

    Our financing process is as follows: You select the optimal financing solution for your project with guidance from Electrum. Electrum will notify you of the necessary documentation for financing. Your selected installer will follow up with the financier with your project details to get your fina...

  • How many solar providers does Electrum work with?

    Electrum is partnered with over 120 solar installers nationwide. These partners are all vetted and qualified by Electrum staff. Less than 30% of installer applications are approved.

  • How much does it cost to use Electrum?

    Our service is completely free for you. No hidden charges or unexpected fees.

  • What exactly will Electrum do for me?

    Electrum will: Assess your project scope during a quick consultation call. Design your solar system using enhanced satellite photos of your roof, local sun exposure ratings, and your home’s power consumption. Find you dozens of bids for your solar project. Present you with a detailed analysis of...

  • What factors does Electrum look at when selecting bids for me?

    We consider over 50 factors when evaluating your bids, these range from: Solar provider details Quality of equipment (panels, inverters, monitoring, etc.) Warranty coverage and duration Financing options Overall cost and savings

  • What sort of solar equipment does Electrum use?

    Our platform has hundreds of equipment options. If the quality of solar equipment is high enough to meet our qualifications, we offer it. Many of our customers choose top tier equipment, including LG, SunPower, Solaredge, Enphase, and Panasonic to name a few.

  • Why should I use Electrum instead of going directly to an installer?

    With Electrum, you only need one point of contact, and we’ll receive up to a dozen bids on your project from only the highest quality installers in your area. These installers are saving money on sales and marketing by using Electrum’s platform, meaning your cost with us will be up to 30% below m...

  • Will Electrum evaluate the solar quotes I already have?

    Absolutely. We’ll evaluate the bids you have, and then provide competitive bids from our network. Once you compare the two, we’re certain you’ll see the value we bring to the table in both quality and price.