Starting a Residential Solar Energy Company

The sun is an inexhaustible source of energy that does not pollute and is totally free 365 days a year.

These characteristics mean that within the category of large businesses from the future of the present can be considered solar power generation as a profitable business.

The reasons are more than obvious and it is that we all know that the need for clean and renewable energy sources is increasing and who wants it seriously venture into a lucrative business and whose demand will surely increase exponentially in the coming years should consider the setting up a residential solar energy company.

Advantages of the Solar Energy Business

Fundamentally, we are talking about offering solar energy solutions that allow customers to drastically reduce their conventional electricity consumption bills through the installation and maintenance of solar panels in a fully functional and safe environment.

This type of solution has many advantages, among which we can mention:
Solar energy does not pollute the environment
The high generation and distribution costs of traditional systems are eliminated
It is fully renewable

Business Assembly

The first step is to choose which are the options that we can consider in terms of investment and availability in our area to enter the market and specialize in the subject:

Independent Photovoltaic Systems. Also called autonomous, these generate electrical current through solar panels. Ideal for the home or business especially in rural areas where there is no infrastructure for conventional energy supply.

Photovoltaic Network Systems: these generate either part or all of the electrical energy consumption with the difference that they remain connected to the conventional energy network. They are very convenient because if the power generation of the panels decreases or is irregular due to atmospheric situations then it is complemented with the conventional network ensuring the constant flow of energy required.

It is advisable when choosing a brand of panels to be adequately trained to be able to carry out their installations as well as modifications to the electrical system of the residence or business where they are to be installed.

Main Products and What You Can Sell in This Business

  • Installation of enegria solar panels
  • Solar cell heating systems
  • Water heaters
  • Technical consulting

Sales plan

It is recommended as a first step to focus your marketing and sales resources towards the residential sector and as the growth of your company allows it, offer corporate and industrial solutions.

You must have a team of consultants trained in the subject who can provide tailor-made solutions for each need and above all skilled in closing deals. These kinds of products are sold very well through demonstrations that can be carried out at fairs or through stores that allow you to place a system for customer appreciation.

You must have a well positioned web page where you can provide product information and promote on social networks.

conclusion

The evolution of solar cell technology and the appeal of this type of business is such that corporate giants such as Google or Warren Buffet are betting on it and are already entering the business on a large scale.

Of course, they will get the best part of the cake but at the same time it means that small and medium entrepreneurs can share a good slice by becoming distributors of this important technological solution.

To start your business it is convenient to make some initial contacts, quote with different providers, investigate the state requirements to integrate the service, prepare a detailed business plan to get investors and even, a good idea would be to use your home as a prototype for know the systems and demonstrate in a real setting.

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