Solar FAQs: panels, inverters and warranty

Questions

• Which panel brands are Tier-1 and which do you use?

  "Tier-1" is a financial ranking of manufacturers, published by BloombergNEF.

• What are bifacial / N-type / half-cut panels?

  Half-cut: each cell is cut in two.

• Which inverter brands do you recommend?

  It depends on the system.

• How can I tell if panels are genuine, not fake or grade-B?

  Check the serial number with the manufacturer, on its website or through its local distributor.

• What warranty do panels and inverters come with?

  Panels, inverters and batteries carry the manufacturer's own warranty, which differs by brand and model.

• Who handles warranty claims: you or the brand?

  We do.

• What is new in solar panels: TOPCon, back-contact and 700 W modules?

  Most panels sold in Pakistan today are N-type TOPCon, which replaced older P-type PERC panels.