Section 371.01. Purpose.

  In accordance with the requirements of s. 101.175 , Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to:

(1)  Establish statewide standards for solar energy systems which do not impede the development of innovative systems but which do:

(a) Promote accurate consumer evaluation of solar energy systems;

(b) Conform, where feasible, with national performance standards promulgated or recognized by the federal government for solar energy systems; and

(c) Promote the production, marketing and installation of solar energy systems.

(2)  Establish provisions to issue a seal of quality at the request of any manufacturer or retailer, for each solar energy system or component which meets or exceeds the quality standards, and to charge a fee to cover the cost of the seal and the cost of examining the solar energy system or component.

(3)  Establish quality standards for, but not limited to:

(a) The minimum requirements of a warranty;

(b) The minimum requirements of an operation and maintenance manual; and

(c) Minimum specifications for materials, workmanship, durability and efficiency.

(4)  Provide for the inspection of any solar energy system at the request of any buyer.