SolarWorld vs LG

[subdriver97]

That's BS. There's no evidence that SolarWorld is stronger and tougher. LG is considerably more expensive and in constant short supply. Maybe he can't get it easily or cheaply, so he is trying to steer you away from LG. Don't get me wrong, I think both are solid choices, but you do get what you pay for.

Thanks for the reply, I'm really glad I found this forum. I know I talked to one installer about the cost difference between the LG and SolarWorld and he was happy to do either and said the price would be the same.

My last plea was for installer recommendations in the San Diego area, I was hoping you would pm one. =)

[subdriver97]

Do you live on a golf course ? I do and in 7 years no ball breakage in my HOA that I know of and I watch things pretty close. Anything is possible, but who's to say any panel won't fail with enough impact force - say the array is 75 ft. from a tee box and face on to it, etc.
Seems that both panels are decent quality. Who knows who will be around in 5 years. If you're concerned and the HOA will allow it, one solution might be to put chicken wire over the array and take a slight but uniform shading loss.

Good point, I don't like on a golf course. And ha ha on the chicken wire!

A different installer did say that the panels are pretty comparable in build... that the SunWorld is slightly heavier and possibly has a more solid frame.

I took it as a forgone conclusion that of the two LG as a well-diversified multi-billion dollar corporation would definitely be around to back their warranty... but that SunWorld is questionable as they have had considerable financial troubles in the past.

[J.P.M.]

I was told by an installer that he had a customer with LG panels break two with a golfball (not covered by warranty). The new panels are SolarWorld because he said SW wouldn't have broke due to a golfball.

I'm concerned with the bankability of SolarWorld given there profitability. Interested in what you all recommend.

I'm in the San Diego area if anyone wants to recommend an installer, please pm.

Do you live on a golf course ? I do and in 7 years no ball breakage in my HOA that I know of and I watch things pretty close. Anything is possible, but who's to say any panel won't fail with enough impact force - say the array is 75 ft. from a tee box and face on to it, etc.
Seems that both panels are decent quality. Who knows who will be around in 5 years. If you're concerned and the HOA will allow it, one solution might be to put chicken wire over the array and take a slight but uniform shading loss.

[thejq]

I was told by an installer that he had a customer with LG panels break two with a golfball (not covered by warranty). The new panels are SolarWorld because he said SW wouldn't have broke due to a golfball.

I'm concerned with the bankability of SolarWorld given there profitability. Interested in what you all recommend.

I'm in the San Diego area if anyone wants to recommend an installer, please pm.

That's BS. There's no evidence that SolarWorld is stronger and tougher. LG is considerably more expensive and in constant short supply. Maybe he can't get it easily or cheaply, so he is trying to steer you away from LG. Don't get me wrong, I think both are solid choices, but you do get what you pay for.

[subdriver97]

I was told by an installer that he had a customer with LG panels break two with a golfball (not covered by warranty). The new panels are SolarWorld because he said SW wouldn't have broke due to a golfball.

I'm concerned with the bankability of SolarWorld given there profitability. Interested in what you all recommend.

I'm in the San Diego area if anyone wants to recommend an installer, please pm.