Solar Equipment Investigations | The Savvy Adjuster Podcast Ep. 14

Episode Summary
Host Whitney Boles is joined in this episode of Alpine Intel’s The Savvy Adjuster Podcast by Alpine Intel Technical Education Manager Jay Dykstra and Donan Senior Forensic Engineer Gary Woodall to talk about solar equipment that appears in property insurance claims. Find out the difference between solar panels and solar arrays, what questions to ask when you’re handling a solar equipment claim, and what you can expect from your expert assessment. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
Discussed in This Episode
- The growing significance of solar panel claims
- Safety considerations during inspections
- Identifying and testing solar equipment
- Repair vs. replacement recommendations and pricing
- Key solar equipment terms
- The solar equipment inspection process and frequent causes of loss
- Real examples of solar investigations
Additional Solar Equipment Resources:
- Guide: Solar Power System Components
- Webinar Recording: Exploring Solar Power System Claims
- Interactive Guide: 5 Things Adjusters Should Know About Solar Power Equipment
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