Solar panel choice - advice required

[s.xavier]

There are not many USA Solar manufactures left, and what are left are looking at bankruptcy.

I hear yah Sunking but many of the bankruptcies resulted from poor execution. For those in the business we all know why Evergreen and Solyndria failed so the remaining players will push forward and build their existing business. Hopefully consumers and homeowners will come around and start buying from USA comps and manus so as to support American manufacturing and company.

[Sunking]

I'm sure USA companies are not insulated from the continual changes in the solar industry but I feel more comfortable with a company with a greater presence stateside..

There are not many USA Solar manufactures left, and what are left are looking at bankruptcy.

[s.xavier]

Hi All

I was going to purchase 16 x REC 245w panels from my supplier but the 245w are no longer available due to shortages - they can only supply 240w panels. My supplier has suggested Bisol 245w panels.

I can't seem to find any reviews on the Bisol panels. Has anyone got any knowledge of these?

Cheers

Dave

I'm sure nothing is wrong with the Bisol panels but my only concern with smaller solar companies (especially those who do not have a greater presence here in the USA) is will it be available in the future? I'm sure USA companies are not insulated from the continual changes in the solar industry but I feel more comfortable with a company with a greater presence stateside.. It may not happen but in the unlikely event in the future where will you get another Bisol panel if their business evolves + or -?

If this is a cost based decision, I'm sure there are a lot of competitive modules in the same price level Trina, Conergy, Suniva, Schuco and even Samsung... Unless you're getting a super deal I believe those other modules are price relatively competitive and will continue to streamlining offerings in the USA.

Just take every precaution to protect your investment... If you are only saving a few bucks, why deal with the "potential" headache. I hear way too many stories of people buying super inexpensive models and things do not work out (wasting them a lot of money).

[BISOL]

Thank you for good reviews. BISOL products are thoroughly tested and comply with the principal international standards IEC 61215, Ed.2 and IEC 61730 and carry the MCS certificate (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), mandatory for the UK market. It quality is also confirmed by certificates BABT, T

[Fatbloke]

Gee that's funny Wholesale solar sells them and My boss has 25 on his roof.

Hi

Thanks for the replies guys.

Do the panels seem to be ok performance and build quality wise?

The panels seem to be used in a lot of large scale installations so I would expect they would be pretty good quality.

It is a big outlay for me at the moment with the current econmic climate so I want to be as sure as I can that I am not wasting my money.

I did call the Bisol office in the UK and they were very helpful but the only info I could find on them was their own literature.

Cheers

Dave

[Naptown]

Good manufacturer. Have heard lots of good things about them, while they're not available in the US, they are definitely known for their quality in Europe.

Gee that's funny Wholesale solar sells them and My boss has 25 on his roof.

[KRenn]

Hi All

I was going to purchase 16 x REC 245w panels from my supplier but the 245w are no longer available due to shortages - they can only supply 240w panels. My supplier has suggested Bisol 245w panels.

I can't seem to find any reviews on the Bisol panels. Has anyone got any knowledge of these?

Cheers

Dave

Good manufacturer. Have heard lots of good things about them, while they're not available in the US, they are definitely known for their quality in Europe.

[russ]

Made in the Czech Republic with all the European certifications.

Never heard of them before either - specs seem standard and 10 year work warranty is good.

[Fatbloke]

Hi All

I was going to purchase 16 x REC 245w panels from my supplier but the 245w are no longer available due to shortages - they can only supply 240w panels. My supplier has suggested Bisol 245w panels.

I can't seem to find any reviews on the Bisol panels. Has anyone got any knowledge of these?

Cheers

Dave