Users can submit an initial residential or commercial solar quotation request through Solar100 without paying Solar100 a platform consultation fee. Any project-related costs must be confirmed with the selected solar provider.
Is It Free to Request Solar Quotations Through Solar100?
Solar100 allows homeowners and businesses to submit an initial solar quotation request without paying Solar100 a platform consultation fee. Users can provide their project details, discover participating solar providers and compare the proposals they receive.
What Is Free Through Solar100?
Users can submit an initial solar quotation enquiry through Solar100 without paying Solar100 a platform consultation fee.
Included at No Platform Consultation Fee
- Submitting an initial solar enquiry
- Providing basic property or project details
- Requesting contact from participating providers
- Receiving an initial consultation
- Requesting residential solar quotations
- Requesting commercial solar quotations
- Reviewing participating provider information
- Comparing available proposals
Costs That May Need Confirmation
- Detailed or specialised site assessments
- Structural engineering reviews
- Application or submission charges
- Electrical upgrading work
- Roof repairs or strengthening
- Solar equipment and installation
- Additional monitoring equipment
- Maintenance or extended service plans
What May Involve Additional Charges?
A participating solar provider may need to perform additional work before confirming the final system design and project price.
Possible charges may relate to:
- On-site technical assessment
- Structural engineering assessment
- Detailed system design
- Roof repair or reinforcement work
- Electrical distribution board upgrades
- Additional cabling or protection equipment
- Application and documentation services
- Special access or safety equipment
- Monitoring or communication devices
- Operations and maintenance packages
Not every project will require every item above. The provider should explain which services are necessary, why they are required and whether they are included in the quotation.
How Does the Free Solar Quotation Process Work?
- Submit Your Details Provide your location, property type, electricity bill range and basic solar requirements.
- Identify Providers Relevant participating solar companies may be identified based on location and project type.
- Receive Consultation A provider may contact you to review your electricity use, roof information and installation objectives.
- Compare Proposals Review the proposed system, equipment, warranties, project scope and price before deciding.
The final technical quotation is prepared by the participating solar provider, not by Solar100.
Solar100 supports the discovery and comparison process, while the technical, financial and contractual arrangements are confirmed directly between the user and the selected solar company.
What Information May Be Needed to Request a Quotation?
Basic project information helps solar providers understand the enquiry before preparing an initial recommendation.
- Name and contact details
- Property or facility location
- Residential or commercial property type
- Monthly electricity bill range
- Recent electricity consumption
- Roof type
- Approximate roof area
- Daytime electricity usage
- Preferred installation timeline
- Requested solar service
- Roof photographs, where available
- Existing electrical or solar system details
Commercial and industrial projects may require more detailed information, such as building plans, load profiles, maximum demand data, transformer information or operating hours.
Can Both Homeowners and Businesses Request Free Quotations?
Residential Solar Quotations
Homeowners may submit enquiries for terrace houses, semi-detached homes, bungalows, townhouses and other suitable residential properties.
Commercial Solar Quotations
Businesses may submit enquiries for factories, warehouses, offices, retail buildings, hotels, schools and other commercial facilities.
The initial quotation request may be submitted without paying Solar100 a platform consultation fee in both cases.
The amount of information, assessment work and technical planning needed will depend on the property and project size.
Am I Required to Accept a Quotation?
No. Submitting an enquiry through Solar100 does not automatically require the user to:
- Accept the first quotation received
- Select a specific solar provider
- Pay a deposit immediately
- Purchase solar equipment
- Sign an installation contract
- Proceed with the proposed system size
- Choose a particular equipment brand
- Accept additional services
A commitment is created only when the user separately agrees to the selected provider’s quotation, contract, payment terms or other formal documents.
Can I Request More Than One Solar Quotation?
Solar100 is designed to support provider discovery and quotation comparison.
Depending on the location, project type, requested service and provider availability, a user may receive contact or proposals from one or more participating solar companies.
Comparing more than one proposal may help users review differences in:
- System capacity
- Solar panel brand and model
- Inverter type
- Estimated annual generation
- Installation scope
- Warranty coverage
- After-sales support
- Payment terms
- Project timeline
- Total project cost
The number of providers available may differ by location and project requirements.
What Should a Solar Quotation Include?
A useful quotation should provide enough information for the user to understand what is being proposed and what is included in the price.
| Quotation Item | What Should Be Stated |
|---|---|
| System Capacity | Proposed capacity in kWp and the reason for the recommendation |
| Solar Panels | Exact brand, model, wattage, quantity and warranty |
| Inverter | Exact brand, model, system type, monitoring and warranty |
| Generation Estimate | Estimated annual output and the assumptions used |
| Installation Work | Mounting, wiring, electrical work, access and safety scope |
| Applications | Documentation, submissions, responsibilities and fees included |
| Warranty | Product, performance, inverter and workmanship coverage |
| Maintenance | Monitoring, O&M support and warranty claim assistance |
| Payment | Deposit, progress payments and final payment schedule |
| Exclusions | Services, equipment or additional work not included |
| Total Price | Complete project price and applicable conditions |
How Should I Compare Solar Quotations?
The lowest price does not always represent the best value. Quotations may include different equipment, capacities, warranties and installation scopes.
Compare each proposal based on:
- Suitability of the proposed system size
- Electricity data used in the calculation
- Estimated generation assumptions
- Exact panel and inverter models
- Roof and electrical installation scope
- Included application services
- Product and workmanship warranties
- Monitoring and maintenance support
- Project and payment schedule
- Excluded or optional costs
What Is a Solar100 Verified Partner?
A Solar100 Verified Partner is a participating solar company that has completed Solar100’s screening process based on the information and supporting documents reviewed.
Solar100 uses five core verification areas:
- SEDA Certified
- SSM Registered
- Gov Policy Compliant
- O&M Support
- Free Quote & Consult
These areas help users review participating companies using more consistent business, compliance and service-support considerations.
What Should I Confirm Before Making Any Payment?
- What is the legal name of the company receiving payment?
- What exact solar system and equipment are included?
- Is the site assessment free or chargeable?
- Are application and submission fees included?
- Are roof or electrical upgrades required?
- What deposit is required?
- What is the complete payment schedule?
- What happens if the project cannot proceed?
- Which items are excluded from the price?
- Who provides the equipment and workmanship warranties?
- Who will carry out the installation?
- What is the expected project timeline?
Be cautious when a provider:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Solar100 charge users for submitting an enquiry?
Users can submit an initial solar quotation enquiry without paying Solar100 a platform consultation fee.
Is the solar site assessment always free?
Not necessarily. The participating provider should explain whether its assessment is free, included in the quotation or subject to a separate charge.
Does a free quotation include free solar installation?
No. The quotation request may be free, but the equipment, installation and other project services are chargeable unless clearly stated otherwise.
Do I have to accept the quotation?
No. Submitting an enquiry does not require you to accept a proposal or sign a contract.
Can businesses request commercial solar quotations?
Yes. Businesses may submit enquiries for factories, warehouses, offices, retail properties and other commercial facilities.
Who provides the final quotation?
The final technical and commercial quotation is prepared directly by the participating solar provider.
Request a Free Initial Solar Quotation
Submit your location, property type, electricity bill range and project requirements to discover participating residential or commercial solar providers that may serve your area.
Request and Compare Solar Quotes