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• Obtain a Certificate of Compliance or previous customers, read online “A solar system is a costly investment,
(CoC) and ensure compliance with the reviews, and seek recommendations which is why it’s crucial that your
latest edition of SANS, as these will be from friends, family and neighbours insurance is updated to cover the
requested during the claims process. who have installed solar systems,” says system, and to cover any damage or
• Understand the maintenance and Olyott. events that could cause damage. We
servicing requirements of your solar suggest you contact your insurance
system and ensure that these are A valid CoC will need to be issued to adviser to review your existing
accounted for in the pricing. guarantee that the electrician who coverage and ensure that you are
performed the installation complied adequately protected,” says Olyott.
IMAGE BY GERMAN SOLAR POWER FROM PIXABAY paramount to the success of your solar a safe installation – and ensuring that personal and business insurance specialist that
with rules and regulations, ensuring
Choosing the right installer is
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homeowners don’t run into issues with
project. Olyott advises homeowners
provides expert solutions for insurance and
their insurer down the line. As solar
to check the installer’s qualifications,
financial needs.
systems tend to be expensive, ask what
accreditation and industry experience.
“Request references from current
warranties come with the equipment.
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