About Andrew Sendy

Andrew Sendy - Author of Solar Reviews

Andrew Sendy

Solar Industry Expert

Andy is arguably the most qualified rooftop solar expert in America. He is in a unique position, having founded a large solar company but now being independent of any particular company. He has appeared on CNBC, has been referenced in public hearings concerning the rooftop solar industry ( such as the recent CPUC NEM 3 decision) and has been referenced by many major publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Business Week and many others.

Andy Sendy is a well known and trusted figure within the solar industry with more than 15 years of experience.

His video reviews of the leading brands of solar panels and home energy storage batteries are a must watch each year for both homeowners and solar industry professionals alike.

In 2021, an article he wrote about a clause in the Tesla solar panel rental contract caused Tesla to change this clause within days.

He was the founder of Solar Wholesalers, now the largest solar panel installation company in South Australia, has owned and operated solar projects in Japan and is Chairman of Solar Investments, a company that publishes several of the best rooftop solar related consumer education websites in America.

Andy has sat across the kitchen table with thousands of people who have considered solar. His background as a corporate lawyer and a financial analyst gives him a unique insight into the information consumers need.

His special skill is his ability to identify criteria that homeowners can use to determine the difference between good and bad solar companies

Recent articles by Andrew Sendy

Solar lease vs. solar PPA

Andrew Sendy

April 26, 2016

Solar lease vs. solar PPA

Solar leases and solar PPAs are very similar and it can be difficult to differentiate the two. And - are they the best way to finance a solar panel installation?

Is the Mass Solar Loan program a good choice for financing a solar installation?

Andrew Sendy

May 20, 2019

Is the Mass Solar Loan program a good choice for financing a solar installation?

The program offers solar loans to income-qualified Massachusetts residents. How does it compare to other financing options - and is it a good deal?

Investing in solar energy: What return can you get on your solar investment?

Andrew Sendy

April 11, 2019

Investing in solar energy: What return can you get on your solar investment?

Need to know the return on investment before making a big commitment like solar for your home. Here are the costs, incentives, savings and payback.

How to understand and compare solar panel specifications

Andrew Sendy

June 7, 2017

How to understand and compare solar panel specifications

Solar panels explained: cells type, cell vendor, snow load, wind load, temperature coefficient, module efficiency, power tolerance, pmax

How does solar energy work and how do we use it in our homes?

Andrew Sendy

September 12, 2018

How does solar energy work and how do we use it in our homes?

Want to know how solar energy works for homes with rooftop solar? We explain inverters, energy flows, batteries, and how solar interacts with the grid.

How to accurately estimate solar panel installation cost for your specific home

Andrew Sendy

February 17, 2019

How to accurately estimate solar panel installation cost for your specific home

We here at SolarReviews have been asked countless times by our site users how much it will cost to install solar panels on their home. This article aims to answer this question as well as we can at a general level without oversimplifying the facts to a po

7 steps to save money on electric bills in 2023

Andrew Sendy

May 15, 2019

7 steps to save money on electric bills in 2023

Energy costs are rising, but it’s easier than ever to save on your electric bills. Use these 7 easy steps to reduce your energy spend now.

What are megawatts & kilowatts, how do you convert them?

Andrew Sendy

March 24, 2018

What are megawatts & kilowatts, how do you convert them?

Exploring what is meant by a megawatt,megawatt hour, kilowatt, and kilowatt hour.

Are residential solar panels worth it in 2023?

Andrew Sendy

May 21, 2020

Are residential solar panels worth it in 2023?

With solar panels less expensive in 2021, the 26% federal tax credit (ITC) and net metering remaining, is solar panel installation for your home now worth it?