According to sun.store, for installers looking for PV products, it’s all about simple and quick purchases at a low price. Distributors really need to sell their overstock and find an easy way to reach new customers.
Oversupply
At the moment, many European wholesalers and distributors are facing oversupply caused by overcapacity of manufacturers from China and a slight slowdown in European demand. Analysts from Rystad Energy reported last June that there are now 40 gigawatt peaks of solar panels in stock in Europe.
“In such times, companies with available inventory need a multinational platform that allows them to expand their reach and target installers who may be interested in their products,” said Agata Krawiec-Rokita, co-founder and chief executive officer of sun .store.
New standard
sun.store claims a breakthrough and sets a new standard in the PV sector. For buyers, the platform provides access to multiple offers from different suppliers, from different brands and countries. Krawiec-Rokita: ‘In addition, our platform provides simple and clear information about prices and availability. Installers can shop safely online thanks to secure payment options. In turn, sellers will benefit from the ease of entering new markets, the ability to liquidate excess inventory and have diversified sales channels.”
The sun.store platform offers products from a large number of European distributors, including Solar Today from the Netherlands, AmaraNZero from Spain, Solarity from the Czech Republic and Menlo Electric, Polenergia and BeeIN from Poland. Installers can choose from offers for different types of products from manufacturers of solar panels, inverters, batteries and all necessary accessories.
Advantages
“We’re making it much faster for installers to find the PV products they need, potentially cutting the time they spend searching in half,” Krawiec-Rokita continues. ‘Transparency about prices and availability, all top brands in one place, secure payment options and competitive prices are just some of the benefits for installers. For sellers, our platform is a risk-free extension of their distribution channels and they can also upload their products automatically. Buyers and sellers can register via our website sun.store from today.’
sun.store can be found at stand E7.1 during the Solar Solutions Kortrijk trade fair on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 October. Order here free entrance tickets to the Solar Solutions Kortrijk trade fair with the promotional code ‘SOLARMAGAZINE’.