One could argue that the only person who has the answers to your problem is you!
But in the field of Solar Energy and Renewable Energy there are a lot of unknowns as it is still an emerging industry with so many products, systems and strategies involved in its implementation.
For this reason people embarking on a decision to build a solar house, sustainable development, or install a renewable energy system should really get some advice from a professional with full knowledge of the science, engineering and holistic design of the systems.
Many industries have their competence but this new field has many possible pitfalls in the selection of components and installation procedures. In many countries the standards are incomplete and have some way to go until the consumer is completely protected. And as the old truism says, ‘you get what you pay for’. “Cheap” does not equal “good” quality in most instances unless an industry has been around a long time and constant competition has driven prices down. The renewable energy industry because of its infancy and large number of new operators involved as well as changing technology, the consumer needs to be aware and careful in the process of implementing this very worthwhile venture.
The following list of types of consultants and experts are the type of professionals needed when implementing a solar designed building or integrating a total environmental design approach to a project. The list of relevant consultants includes specialists who can cover all scientific and engineering aspects of solar and renewable energy technologies. Of course fully qualified architects with extra qualifications and ESD experience can add a professional dimension and aesthetic taste that non-architect/ building designers rarely can.
Environmentally Conscious Architects
ESD Engineers
Environmental Consultants
PV and Wind Power Consultants
Permaculturalist
Foresters
Agricultural Scientists
Academic Experts
Policy Developers Commercial/Industry Associations
Government Authorities
Legal Advisors
Research Organizations
The current solar-e experts recommend that consumers consider this list of consultants when embarking on a project or at least seek an advice before committing to a project and construction contract. Our directory that is evolving is intended to make sure that the services, promoted by the enlisted party, is to solar-e standards and ethics and has a credible record of performance. Solar-e.com management requires proof of expertise and a track record of ethics before accepting an application to be listed on this site.
The management of the website intend to develop international and local networks of experts with similar goals and professional standards.
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