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PV installation firms ceasing trading
Cardew
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There have been several posts from people who have a problem with their installation and have found that the installation firm has ceased trading. This issue will doubtless increase as the years roll by.
This is not altogether unsurprising given that FIT has been reduced and there are fewer installs. Firms will hardly stay in business simply to honour their warranty.
The vast majority of customers will have no idea of the issue if output has dropped/ceased and diagnosis will sometimes require technical expertise and clambering on the roof. This seems a good opportunity for the Cowboys to step in - "I am afraid you need a new inverter Sir".
Given all these installations were by MCS accredited firms, have MCS taken any steps to 'own' the problem and provide advice on approved firms who will investigate and carry out repairs? Not that there is any guarantee that these firms will stay in business!
This is not altogether unsurprising given that FIT has been reduced and there are fewer installs. Firms will hardly stay in business simply to honour their warranty.
The vast majority of customers will have no idea of the issue if output has dropped/ceased and diagnosis will sometimes require technical expertise and clambering on the roof. This seems a good opportunity for the Cowboys to step in - "I am afraid you need a new inverter Sir".
Given all these installations were by MCS accredited firms, have MCS taken any steps to 'own' the problem and provide advice on approved firms who will investigate and carry out repairs? Not that there is any guarantee that these firms will stay in business!
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