Make power on the roof.
Ask about model number, warranty, roof fit, and who handles a service claim.
Brand watch
Solar brands explained simply.
Panels, inverters, and batteries all do different jobs. Use this page to ask better questions before a brand goes on your home.
Turn solar into home power.
Ask where it is installed, how it is monitored, and what happens if it fails.
Save power for later.
Ask what stays on in an outage and how much battery power is kept for your home.
Manufacturer list
Compare the job each brand usually does.
The brand name matters less than the exact model, warranty, installer support, and whether the system fits your home.
Full-service solar quotes
Qcells
Best fitGood fit when your installer offers Qcells panels and can show the exact model.
Good fit when your installer offers Qcells panels and can show the exact model.
Verify before quoteAsk for the panel model, warranty, and where it was made.
Premium roof panels
REC
Best fitGood fit when roof space is tight and you need strong panels.
Good fit when roof space is tight and you need strong panels.
Verify before quoteAsk if the higher price gives you real extra savings.
Value panels
Canadian Solar
Best fitGood fit when you have room on the roof and want a lower panel price.
Good fit when you have room on the roof and want a lower panel price.
Verify before quoteAsk for the exact model and warranty, not just the brand name.
Microinverters and batteries
Enphase
Best fitGood fit for shaded roofs, many roof faces, and homes that want clear app monitoring.
Good fit for shaded roofs, many roof faces, and homes that want clear app monitoring.
Verify before quoteAsk which battery and inverter models are included.
Panel power control
SolarEdge
Best fitGood fit when each panel needs its own power control but the home uses one main inverter.
Good fit when each panel needs its own power control but the home uses one main inverter.
Verify before quoteAsk where the inverter will go and who services it.
Batteries and home energy
Tesla Energy
Best fitGood fit when you want a known battery brand and a simple app.
Good fit when you want a known battery brand and a simple app.
Verify before quoteAsk what the Powerwall will power during an outage.
Whole-home batteries
FranklinWH
Best fitBackup-focused turnkey installs
Positioned around whole-home backup and smart load management.
Verify before quoteReview the critical-load plan and transfer equipment carefully.
DIY-friendly gear
EG4
Best fitGood fit for careful DIY shoppers and off-grid style projects.
Good fit for careful DIY shoppers and off-grid style projects.
Verify before quoteAsk what work must still be done by a licensed electrician.
Portable power
EcoFlow
Best fitGood fit for small backup needs, camping, and simple plug-in battery use.
Good fit for small backup needs, camping, and simple plug-in battery use.
Verify before quoteAsk what it can power and for how many hours.
Hybrid inverters
Sol-Ark
Best fitGood fit for homes that want solar, batteries, and generator options.
Good fit for homes that want solar, batteries, and generator options.
Verify before quoteAsk if your installer has done this setup before.
Battery storage
Pytes
Best fitGood fit for battery shoppers comparing rack or outdoor-ready options.
Good fit for battery shoppers comparing rack or outdoor-ready options.
Verify before quoteAsk about the battery size, warranty, and approved inverter list.
Battery storage
HomeGrid
Best fitGood fit for homes that may want to add more battery later.
Good fit for homes that may want to add more battery later.
Verify before quoteAsk how much can be added and what it costs.
Backup power
Generac
Best fitGood fit for homes comparing solar batteries with generator backup.
Good fit for homes comparing solar batteries with generator backup.
Verify before quoteAsk how the battery and generator work together.
Panels and integrated solar solutions
JinkoSolar
Best fitValue-oriented turnkey rooftop systems
Large global module scale keeps JinkoSolar relevant in mainstream residential quotes.
Verify before quoteCompare the exact module series, warranty terms, and installer support rather than treating all Jinko panels as interchangeable.