Below we will tell you all the key points to monitor when choosing your supplier of solar panels and other solar-powered products.
1. Import regulations:
"The first thing you should consider is the regulations that your country requires for importation."
It is important to remember that independent components must also comply with electrical safety regulations in your country or market. Although many Chinese solar panel suppliers offer all the system components you might need, never assume that those components comply with the regulations in your country, since many suppliers are unaware that the components used in Chinese solar installations are not compatible with the regulations and standards in other markets.
2. Define product specifications:
Then you will have to define the product specifications that you want to import. Below we show a list of the most basic product specifications you need to take into account:
- Lifespan (20 - 25 years).
- Material.
- Cell efficiency (e.g. 17.2%).
- Number of cells: 60 cells per panel (6 x 10).
- Solar panel dimensions.
- Solar panel weight.
- Maximum voltage.
- Maximum load capacity.
- Frame material.
3. Sourcing and selecting suppliers:
You may also be wondering where to start looking for suppliers?
There are several provinces where we can find good suppliers of solar panels and solar-powered products. Locating our industry in the right area is the way to get competitive prices as well as quality products.
The solar panel industry and market in China is mainly found in the provinces of:
- Zhejiang
- Jiangsu
- Guangdong
Another very important point to consider are the most important fairs in the sector.
- Canton Fair Phase 1
The Canton Fair is the largest trade fair in China and is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It takes place every year in April and October. In this phase you will be able to find:
- Solar cells and modules
- Electrical components: storage battery, controller, transverser, recording instrument, inverter, monitor, support system, tracking system, installation system, solar cable, measuring instrument
- Photovoltaic products, systems, raw materials and equipment
- Thermal solar products, solar water heaters, heat pumps, thermal collectors, solar air conditioners
- SNEC PV Power Expo: SNEC is a major conference and exhibition held annually in Shanghai.
- Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition):
This exhibition is held annually in Hong Kong by the HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council). At the HK Electronics Fair, you will find manufacturers and traders of various solar products, such as:
- Solar cells
- Solar chargers
- Solar heaters
- Solar lamps
- Solar PV (Photovoltaic)
- Solar PV batteries
- Other solar products
- EXPO Solar SIPE
As its name suggests, the Solar Power Generation Products International Exhibition (EXPO SOLAR SIPE) focuses exclusively on solar energy products. It takes place annually in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province.
Summary of steps to follow for your import:
And so you can start with your import, we want to show you the steps you definitely need to follow to ensure that everything goes well when importing solar panels and other products from China.
- Sourcing and verification of suppliers.
- Check inquiries regarding regulatory requirements: one of the important steps to follow when importing solar panels from China is to make sure that the products meet local regulations in your country.
- Negotiation of price-quality purchase conditions.
- Sample management: do not buy solar panels in bulk from a supplier without testing the quality of the product. Ask them to provide a sample so you can examine the quality.
- Confirmation of the purchase order.
- Factory audit and quality inspection: hiring a quality assessment professional can help you significantly while inspecting the quality of a solar panel.
- Hiring international transport.
- Customs clearance and transport: if you have hired a customs broker, they will manage the customs clearance process. A freight forwarder can handle the transport process.
- Check the quality of your products: as soon as you receive your solar panels imported from China, try to evaluate the authenticity of those products to make sure everything is as expected.
- Plan a new import in advance.
Send us your inquiries; we want more businesses and companies to take advantage of the benefits of importing from China.