®Reduce sourcing time on multi-vendor projects
One normalized RFQ across suppliers replaces individually calling and comparing four separate quotes.
Sunhub for your business
Solar solutions for installers
Source faster, hold less inventory, and keep every project moving, with competitive quotes, flexible terms and delivery timed to when crews actually need it.
Procurement built for the crew on the roof
One RFQ across every verified supplier, Net-30/60 that follows you, and JIT delivery timed to the job site.
Faster sourcing, freed-up working capital
Free up working capital
Carrying less standing inventory, backed by fast replenishment, means less cash tied up in a warehouse shelf.
Win more bids with accurate numbers
Landed cost and real lead times back up a bid instead of a rough estimate that erodes margin later.
Solar equipment sourcing for installers
Vetted components managed without chasing four reps for one bill of materials, comparing pricing and availability from one place.
Sourcing across a vetted supplier network
One search, a nationwide network
Pricing and availability compare across a nationwide supplier network from a single search, replacing the multi-call routine of checking with four different reps for the same bill of materials.
Every supplier verified before listing
Business registration, licensing and insurance get checked before a supplier is eligible to list, so a price comparison isn't also a trust gamble.
A supplement, not a replacement, for existing relationships
Sourcing here works alongside an installer's existing distributor relationships, useful for price benchmarking, backordered items and overflow sourcing rather than requiring a full switch.
Fewer calls, same trusted suppliers
Skip the multi-rep phone tree
One search compares pricing and availability across suppliers instead of separate calls to each one.
Keep existing relationships and add a benchmarking option
Sourcing here supplements a distributor relationship an installer already trusts, rather than requiring a full switch.
Fast solar parts replenishment for crews
Reorder by kit or project with drop-ship and quick delivery, so crews never idle waiting on parts.
Reorder by kit, drop-shipped to crews
Reorder by kit, not line by line
A saved kit or project bill of materials reorders as one action instead of rebuilding a parts list from scratch every time a crew runs short.
Drop-ship straight to the crew
Replenishment orders ship directly to a job site or yard, cutting the extra step of routing through a central warehouse first.
Fast enough to keep a crew moving
Replenishment turnaround targets the same day or next day a crew actually needs the parts, not a standard shipping timeline built for non-urgent restocking.
Keep crews moving, not idle
Reorder in one step, not a full parts search
Saved kits and project templates replace rebuilding a bill of materials from scratch.
Keep a crew working instead of idle
Fast drop-ship delivery closes the gap between running short and getting resupplied.
Solar RFQ for complex and large BoMs
Quotes on complex or large bills of materials, compared on normalized landed cost across suppliers instead of four differently formatted proposals.
RFQs for complex, multi-category bills of materials
Built for complex, multi-category bills of materials
A full project bill of materials, panels through BOS, posts once and reaches every relevant supplier, rather than sourcing each category through a separate search.
Quotes normalized for real comparison
Responses come back structured on the same landed-cost terms, cutting through the mismatched formats and buried shipping costs that make comparing raw supplier quotes difficult.
No obligation to accept
Posting a request carries no obligation, so an installer can compare options without committing before the numbers actually work.
Compare quotes on equal terms
Compare quotes on equal terms
Normalized landed cost replaces guessing at what each supplier's quote actually includes.
Source a full project bill of materials in one request
One posted RFQ reaches every relevant supplier instead of a category-by-category search.
Just-in-time solar delivery to the job site
Just-in-time solar delivery to the job site, with liftgate and tight time windows scheduled around when a crew is actually ready.
Job-site delivery timed to the crew
Delivery timed to the crew, not a generic window
Time-windowed delivery coordinates to when a crew is staged and ready to receive material, instead of a standard delivery appointment that might land a day early or late.
Liftgate for sites without a dock
Most active job sites don't have a loading dock, and liftgate-equipped delivery solves the ground-level unloading problem standard freight assumes away.
Scheduling flexible enough for real job conditions
Weather delays and schedule shifts are normal on active jobs, and delivery coordination here accommodates rescheduling instead of treating a shift as a failed delivery.
No days lost to missed windows
Stop losing a day to a missed delivery window
Delivery timing matches actual crew readiness instead of a generic freight appointment.
Keep crews working instead of waiting on a truck
Liftgate and scheduled windows mean material arrives exactly when it's needed.
Net terms and financing for solar installers
Apply once for Net-30 or Net-60 terms, then reuse one approved credit line across every participating supplier.
One credit line across every supplier
One application, every supplier
A single credit application produces terms usable across every participating supplier, instead of a fresh application and approval wait each time a new vendor relationship starts.
Terms that scale with the business
Credit lines revisit as order volume and payment history build, rather than staying fixed at a starting limit that no longer fits a growing installer's order sizes.
Cash flow protected through project cycles
Net terms bridge the gap between paying for materials and getting paid on a completed job, which matters most for installers managing several jobs at different payment stages at once.
Protect cash flow across overlapping jobs
Stop applying for credit supplier by supplier
One approved line carries across every participating vendor relationship, cutting the paperwork that comes with each new account.
Protect cash flow across overlapping jobs
Net terms bridge the payment timing gap common to installation businesses running multiple projects at once.
Guides for your next decision
Your questions, answered.
How fast can an installer get a quote through Sunhub versus calling distributors directly?
Sunhub lets installers pull competitive quotes across multiple suppliers in one place, which is typically much faster than phoning distributors one at a time and waiting on callbacks. Having accurate numbers quickly helps crews win more bids and keep projects moving.
Does financing apply across every supplier or just one?
Sunhub's financing and net terms are designed to work across your purchasing on the platform rather than being tied to a single supplier, so you can source from multiple vendors on one set of terms. This frees up working capital instead of fragmenting credit supplier by supplier. Confirm the terms available on your account at checkout.
Can delivery be scheduled to match a crew's actual job-site timeline?
Yes. Sunhub supports just-in-time delivery timed to when crews actually need material on site, so installers can hold less inventory and avoid equipment sitting around before a job is ready. That keeps working capital free and projects moving on schedule.
Do I need to be a licensed installer to apply?
Yes. We verify business licenses, EIN and insurance before you transact on Sunhub.
Can I keep using my current distributor?
Absolutely. Sunhub sits alongside your existing relationships and gives you transparent benchmarks for every line item.
More questions about these services
How many suppliers can an installer compare in one search?
One search reaches across Sunhub's nationwide network of verified suppliers, so instead of chasing four reps for a single bill of materials you compare pricing and availability from many suppliers in one place. The number of results depends on how many carry the specific components you are sourcing.
Are all suppliers on the network verified before listing?
Yes. Every supplier is verified before being listed on the network, so the components you compare come from vetted sources rather than unknown sellers. That vetting is meant to give installers confidence when benchmarking pricing and availability across suppliers they may not already know.
Does sourcing here replace an installer's existing distributor relationships or supplement them?
It supplements them. Sourcing through Sunhub is meant to sit alongside the distributor relationships an installer already values, adding a fast way to compare pricing and availability across a wider network. You keep your existing relationships and gain a benchmarking option, rather than being asked to replace what works.
Can replenishment orders be set up by kit instead of individual parts?
Yes, you can reorder by kit or by project rather than rebuilding a parts list line by line. Reordering a known kit in one step saves the full parts search every time a crew needs restocking. That keeps replenishment fast enough to avoid idling a crew.
How fast does drop-ship replenishment typically arrive?
Drop-ship replenishment is set up to reach the crew quickly, shipping straight to the site rather than routing through a central stop. Actual transit time depends on the item's stocking location and the delivery address. The intent is fast enough to keep a crew working instead of waiting on parts.
Does replenishment work for one-off reorders as well as recurring ones?
Yes, replenishment supports both one-off reorders and recurring restocking. Whether you need a single kit again or a repeating supply, the one-step reorder path applies. That flexibility keeps a crew moving without forcing a full parts search each time.
When does an RFQ make more sense than sourcing directly off the marketplace?
An RFQ makes more sense when the bill of materials is large, complex, or spans multiple categories, where buying item by item off the catalog is slow and hard to compare. The RFQ sources a full project BoM in one request and returns quotes normalized for real comparison, with no obligation to accept.
How are quotes normalized for comparison across suppliers?
Instead of four differently formatted proposals, quotes are compared on normalized landed cost across suppliers, so line items, quantities, and delivery are put on equal terms. That lets you compare on true delivered cost rather than untangling mismatched formats and hidden freight assumptions.
Is there a minimum bill-of-materials size to use the RFQ process?
The RFQ process is built for complex, multi-category bills of materials, so it is most useful on larger projects, but there is no hard requirement to reach a set size before using it. If a BoM is simple, sourcing directly off the marketplace is often faster; the RFQ shines when comparison across suppliers is the hard part.
Can delivery be scheduled for a specific time window a crew requests?
Yes, just-in-time delivery is built around timing the drop to when the crew is actually ready, including specific time windows rather than a generic all-day slot. Coordinating the window around real job conditions is the point, so a crew is not idled waiting on a truck. Tighter windows are arranged when scheduled with enough lead time.
Does liftgate delivery cost extra for job sites without a dock?
Liftgate service is available for sites without a loading dock and is typically priced as an accessorial on the freight, since it requires specific equipment on the truck. Whether it adds cost, and how much, depends on the carrier and shipment. Flagging that a site has no dock up front lets it be quoted correctly instead of becoming a surprise at delivery.
How far in advance does JIT delivery need to be scheduled?
More lead time means tighter, more reliable windows, so scheduling as soon as the crew's timeline is known is best, generally several days ahead for standard shipments and longer for large or specialized loads. Short-notice delivery is sometimes possible but constrains the available windows. Booking early is what keeps the delivery lined up with when the crew is actually ready to receive it.
Does one credit application cover every supplier an installer works with?
Yes. One approved credit line works across every participating supplier on the platform, so an installer applies once instead of repeating the process supplier by supplier. That single application supports Net-30 or Net-60 terms wherever those suppliers are involved.
What does an installer need to qualify for Net-30 or Net-60?
Qualification generally rests on business credit history, time in business, and financial standing, reviewed through a single application. Requirements and approved limits vary by applicant, so the exact terms are set during review. Once approved, the same line reuses across participating suppliers rather than requiring a fresh application each time.
Does using net terms across suppliers affect the credit line's size?
The credit line is a shared limit, so purchases across participating suppliers draw against the same approved amount rather than each supplier granting separate credit. As the business grows, terms can scale, but at any moment the available credit reflects what has already been drawn across all suppliers.
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