SOLAR INDUSTRY AWARDS I WINNERS
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AWARD Rexel
Solar Energeasy
SOLAR ENERGEASY is a global program launched by Rexel to raise awareness and understanding of solar PV and make the installation and maintenance of solar panels easy for both the consumer and the electrical installer via a user-friendly online platform. What makes this solution unique is that it is the first end-to-end Solar PV package for both the installer and the consumer with a guarantee on the generation potential from a range of quality rooftop solar panels - or your money back!
The consumer portal of the Solar Energeasy platform allows homeowners to simulate the generation potential of their future installation online, translate
it into revenue, and calculate their CO2 emission savings and the equivalent in number of trees planted. They can also use the site to find a trustworthy installer close to home and request a quote online. Through the professional portal, electrical installers can provide consumers with a more detailed and accurate survey of their generation potential, allowing them to offer a guarantee that if the electricity generation falls below 90% of that forecast, Rexel will reimburse the difference. This is not only reassuring for the customer but also provides a compelling sales argument for the electrical installer.
They can also use the portal to make clients aware of dedicated financing solutions* that have been made available via Rexel’s trusted financing partner, as well as offer additional services such as the cleaning and maintenance of solar panels. These additional services allow installers to offer an end-to-end comprehensive package to their clients, making the installation of solar ‘easy’.
Installers who subscribe to the platform are added to a Solar Energeasy database to receive requests for quotation from potential customers living in their local area. They also have access to e-learning modules, keeping them up-to-date on the latest techniques, and are provided with administrative assistance to help them manage the complete process and follow their customers’ financing applications.
With rising electricity prices many homeowners have installed or are considering installing solar power as an alternative source of energy.
Many people still fall short of installing solar panels because they do not know where to turn for advice. It is hoped that Solar Energeasy will build trust in the sector and help people overcome such reservations by adding certainty to the process of installing rooftop solar.
David Shapiro, Senior VP, Marketing & Business Development at Rexel
Solar Energeasy has been trialed in Belgium since June 2014, for which it has won the Solar Industry Development award in the Solar Industry Awards 2014. Following its success in Belgium, it has also been launched in the UK, with further roll outs planned globally.
* in the UK, eligible installers must be authorized by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) to offer finance to consumers.
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