Online solar kit and parts reseller

DIY homeowners, RV and off-grid cabin owners, small installers and farms that want to buy parts without going through a big distributor.

You earn the margin between your wholesale price and your sale price. Bundled kits and add-ons like cables, connectors and mounting parts usually carry better margins than single panels.

• Understanding basic solar components and how they fit together
• Online selling and customer support
• Organizing orders, shipping and supplier relationships

• Sales tax registration and resale certificates, check with your state's tax agency
• Product liability and general liability insurance, ask an insurer about cover for electrical products
• Check that products carry the safety listings and certifications that local codes and utilities expect
• Freight damage and returns on heavy, fragile panels, agree who pays before you list a product
• Tariffs, tax credits and incentives change often, so check current rules and avoid making promises to customers
• Customers may need permits, a licensed electrician or a utility interconnection agreement, so state clearly that they should check locally

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website, any stock you hold, your supplier arrangements, and insurance. These are estimates, so confirm supplier terms and insurance quotes before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your product range, pricing, marketing, and customer support. This is revenue before product costs, freight, returns, and other expenses, so check your margins.

Check sales tax registration and resale certificates, product and general liability insurance for electrical products, and that products carry the safety listings local codes expect. Tell customers they may need permits, a licensed electrician, or a utility interconnection agreement.