Elan Solar Overview
Elan Solar is a full-service solar company located in Orem, Utah, USA. It serves all of Utah County, Salt Lake County, and Utah State. Founded in 2015, Elan Solar serves residential customers. The CEO of the company is Kevin Colarusso.
Elan Solar products and services
Elan Solar provides a range of solutions for residential customers to achieve their solar energy goals. The services offered by Elan Solar include installation of solar panel systems, as well as backup solar energy systems.
The company provides customized equipment keeping its customers’ requirements in mind.
Elan Solar offers the following:
Partnerships with solar product manufacturers
Elan Solar has tied up with several solar part manufacturers to offer the best installation solutions for its residential customers.
The company uses solar inverters by Enphase and SolarEdge in its installations.
The company prefers installing solar cells from the companies LG, REC Solar, and Solaria. According to the company, these panels are the best available in the market as they are highly energy efficient and durable.
REC panels are known for their commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
Elan Solar offers solar battery backups made by Tesla Powerwall. and Enphase Ensemble. In the event of a power outage, these devices are efficient in charging up a residence’s electrical systems.
Roofing services
Elan Solar’s roofing specialists check every roof before installing the solar panels. If during inspection the roof experts estimate that the roof has a life period of over two years, the company claims it will remove and install the solar system at the current market rate. If the customer opts to have Elan Solar replace the house’s roof, then the system will be installed for free.
Drawbacks of Elan Solar
Elan Solar appears to operate and install solar systems only in Utah. This is a highly competitive residential solar market, with hundreds of solar providers and this can be considered a threat to its operations.
It is reported that alternative financing options, like solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPA), are unavailable through Elan Solar.
These are cost-effective options for homeowners on fixed budgets,
Costs
The average cost of solar installation in Utah is $115,60 to $15,640 for a 5KW system. The average cost per watt is $2.68. We were unable to ascertain Elan Solar’s pricing. However, reviews have suggested that the company’s pricing is competitive in the Utah market.
Warranties
All solar component equipment provided by Elan Solar has 25-year equipment warranties from the manufacturers. In addition, Elan Solar provides its own 20-year labor/service warranty and this covers issues affecting the panels, inverter, or roof for essentially the lifetime of the solar PV system.
Feedback from reviews
Our extensive reviews of the company have indicated that Elan Solar scores a 4/5.
Customer reviews have highlighted the company’s excellent equipment and timely installation. Elan Solar’s detailed information and communication at every step were appreciated. The reviews also suggested timely follow-up and quick response by the company.
A few reviews did suggest that the company was not co-operative and the installation was not as expected.
The legitimacy of Elan Solar
Elan Solar is a legitimate company.
- It has been a BBB Accredited Business since 15 March 2017.
- Elan Solar has a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Installation Professional certification.
- It is a recipient of the Best Company 2022 Sustainability Award.
- The company is also open in operations and displays its phone number, address, and email on its website.
Technology
According to Elan Solar, its customers can track their energy usage, in addition to the electricity produced by the system, via a mobile app, the Enlighten App.
The SolarEmpower view
Elan Solar’s industry partnerships, warranties, and roofing expertise make it a prime candidate to handle any residential solar project that comes its way.
It has received good feedback from its customers.
Contacts
Phone: (385) 309-3115
Address: 504 Solar, Orem, Utah, 84057, United States
Website: elansolar.com
Email: [email protected]
