Questions and answers
Everything to know before you order
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About the service
What exactly does AKIEED do?
We review the solar quotation your supplier sent you and deliver a report that gives the quote one of four verdicts with reasons, shows what it includes and what's missing, and gives you questions to send the supplier.
Who reviews my quote?
An engineer who is a member of the Saudi Council of Engineers reads the quote line by line and approves the report under their name before it reaches you.
Is the review automated?
No. An engineer reads the quote, checks every value in it, then approves the report under their name.
Do you sell equipment or take supplier commissions?
No. We sell no equipment, install no systems and take no commission from any supplier. You pay for the review, so we work for you alone.
Do you review solar pumping and large projects?
Yes. Fixed packages cover systems up to 50 kWp. For larger systems, pumping projects or multiple buildings, request a price and we'll agree the scope with you first.
Ordering and files
What do I need to order?
The quotation as you received it, a Google account to sign in, and a few details such as your city and average bill.
Which file types do you accept?
PDF files and JPG, PNG, WEBP and HEIC images, up to 15 MB each and five files per quote. A clear phone photo of the quote is enough.
Should I upload equipment datasheets?
If you have them, yes: they help the engineer check specifications and compatibility. If not, that's fine, and we'll add a request for them to your supplier questions.
Are my quotes kept private?
Yes. Your files are in private storage that only you and the assigned engineer can reach. We share them with no one and never contact the supplier on your behalf.
The report
When will I get the report?
Within 24 hours of payment confirmation and all quotes being uploaded.
What does the report include?
The quote's status and main reasons, a table of what the quote states with the status of each value, the key notes each with what to ask the supplier for, and questions ready to send as they are.
Is the report a guarantee of system performance?
No. It is an engineering review of the written quote as we received it. It is not a system design, installation supervision or a performance guarantee.
What if the quote leaves out information?
We call it “missing”, not “weak”. Missing information doesn't prove the equipment is poor, but it's a reason to ask the supplier before you pay.
Payment and refunds
Is there a subscription?
No. You pay once per review: SAR 99 for one quote, SAR 169 for two and SAR 229 for three.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: a full refund before you submit your quotes for review, and none once the review starts. We always refund in full if the project is outside our scope or the quotes can't be assessed. Details are in the refund policy.