Key Takeaways
As solar and battery systems become more standard, long-term protection is crucial for preserving energy savings and maintaining system value. SI-30 Total is a 30-year solar and storage warranty that covers equipment, labor, and includes one battery replacement after manufacturer coverage ends. By eliminating out-of-pocket repair costs and protecting against installer or manufacturer failure, SI-30 Total provides homeowners and installers with long-term confidence and financial security.
Energy storage is increasingly a standard pairing with solar energy systems. Across the country, net metering policies are disappearing, making the case for solar storage vitally important if you want to keep the power you produce.
In response, residential battery installation volume has grown quarter over quarter for six consecutive quarters. Analysts at Wood Mackenzie predict that Q4 2025 will establish a new installation record.
For those homes making the significant investment in solar and storage, they want to ensure that when service is inevitably needed, they aren’t throwing away their energy savings to pay for it.
And that’s why we created SI-30 Total.
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Who is Solar Insure?
Founded in 2006, our dedicated team has decades of experience helping homeowners find peace of mind and helping solar businesses reduce risks. And our mission is just that. We’re here to make the adoption of solar technology seamless, accessible, and most importantly, a secure investment. Solar Insure is the Nation’s leading provider of independent, financially backed warranties for solar and storage systems.
Unlike traditional manufacturer or contractor warranties, which are limited to equipment failures or workmanship, our warranties add an extra layer of protection. Solar Insure warranties cover product failures, labor costs, and protect against manufacturer or installer default, meaning homeowners don’t have to worry about the hassle of getting their system repaired.
What is SI-30 Total?
SI-30 Total is a 30-year solar and storage warranty providing peace of mind and investment protection. SI-30 Total gives homeowners unmatched protection covering not only their solar equipment, but also tripling the warranty on the costliest component in their system.
SI-30 Total coverage includes:
- System Equipment & Labor: 30 years on all critical components, including panels, inverters, optimizers, racking, parts, batteries, and labor costs.
- Battery Replacement: Diagnostics, repair, and one battery replacement once capacity drops below 50% after the manufacturer’s warranty period ends.
- Reseal & Reflash: Resealing and reflashing penetrations related to the solar installation within 3 inches from the mounting hardware.
- Manufacturer Default Protection: Manufacturer and installer default is backed by Zurich North America, an A.M. Best A+ Rated insurance carrier.
- Zero Hidden Fees: Coverage includes a $0 deductible, $0 subscription, and $0 onboarding fees.
- Warranty Transfer: The warranty is assigned to the site address and seamlessly transfers to the new homeowners at no additional cost.
Battery Degradation
Over the normal course of its life, a solar battery degrades and loses capacity. Think of it like your cellphone battery; over time, it doesn’t hold as much of a charge. The same thing happens with home batteries, and many battery manufacturers’ warranties have a 3% annual degradation built in.
If a battery degrades more than the warranted amount during the manufacturer’s term, the unit could be replaced. But after typical 10-12 year warranty periods, homeowners are on their own. SI-30 solves this issue by offering one battery replacement after the manufacturer’s warranty ends, once the capacity drops below 50%.
Based on a linear model, most batteries would drop below 50% in year 17. If SI-30 Total protects your home or business, you could get a brand new battery at no cost to you and full capacity again. At national average electric rates and not accounting for utility rate increases, replacing a battery at year 17 adds over 40% to the 30-year lifetime value a battery would provide to a home. Adding in yearly utility rate increases means the value skyrockets.
What Does this Mean for Homeowners?
If you’re a homeowner who is going solar, you’re making a significant investment in your energy future. Saving money is a core tenet of solar power, but if your system breaks down and you’re left to pay for repairs out of pocket, your savings could go out the window. Data shows homeowners pay an average of $650 to replace a panel, and $483 to replace an inverter.
When your system is protected by SI-30 Total, you have an independent warranty layer protecting your equipment and saving you from costly labor. Even though manufacturer warranties give you a new component, the majority don’t pay for labor.
The even greater value comes in with your battery. With SI-30 Total, you triple the warranty on the costliest component of your energy system, and can get a new unit when your original degrades.
Should you experience a problem with your system, your installer diagnoses and repairs the problem, working with manufacturers to get replacement parts if necessary. They then file a claim with Solar Insure to recover their labor costs. Homeowners don’t have to worry about filing claims or chasing down manufacturers.
If your original installer is out of business, homeowners contact Solar Insure directly if they notice a problem, and our expert team diagnoses the issue and works with manufacturers on your behalf to get replacement parts. We also coordinate and dispatch a service provider to complete the work, and you pay nothing.
What Does This Mean for Solar Installers?
As the data shows, batteries are increasingly being incorporated into new solar installations. Offering SI-30 Total to your clients lets you capture demand for battery storage and provide unmatched value to your customers.
When you’re a Solar Insure Certified Provider, your service department doesn’t need to be a drag on the business. Instead, you can provide the same great service your company is known for and be paid for the work you’re doing. De-risk your solar business and build more confidence in your brand.
How Do I Get an SI-30 Total Warranty?
All Solar Insure warranties are available exclusively through Solar Insure Certified Providers. Certified Providers are thoroughly vetted to ensure they’re of the highest quality. Read more about what it means for a company to be a Certified Provider here: https://www.solarinsure.com/solar-insure-certified-provider-what-it-means
If you’re a solar installer who is interested in becoming a Solar Insure Certified Provider, head to our application page: https://www.solarinsure.com/solar-warranty-installer-signup
If you’re a homeowner looking to go solar and get an SI-30 Solar warranty, make sure to ask your installer if they’re Solar Insure Certified. You can also contact our team to find a Certified Provider near you by emailing service@solarinsure.com or by calling 714-625-8204.
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