Black Friday Solar Deals: Real?

Are solar panel Black Friday deals genuine?

Are solar panel Black Friday deals genuine? OUR ANALYSIS: Genuine discounts exist but are modest (3-5%). Some companies inflate pre-sale prices by 10-15% then 'discount' them back to normal. HOW TO VERIFY: Get 3+ quotes in October (before Black Friday marketing). Compare Black Friday offers against your October quotes. If the Black Friday price is lower: it's a real deal. If it's the same or higher: it's marketing. GENUINE DEALS: Some installers offer 3-5% discounts to fill their November/December schedule. This is legitimate — demand drops in autumn and discounts maintain workflow. Some offer free battery upgrades or included bird proofing as Black Friday bundles. RED FLAGS: 'Was £12,000, now £8,000' (40% off is unrealistic). 'Today only' pressure (you have 14 days to cancel any signed contract). Unknown installer running Black Friday-only ads. BEST STRATEGY: Get quotes year-round. If a genuine 3-5% discount appears in November: take it. But don't delay from July to November waiting for 5% — the 4 months of missed savings (£200-£370) exceed any discount. Sources: Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, Trading Standards guidance.