What is solar inventory?

Solar Inventory is inventory carried by solar companies and can include: The management of solar inventory comes with some specific challenges which it shares with other highly innovative industries which experience similar demand & price volatility and technological disruption.

Why do solar companies need inventory management?

Save time and money on tracking and ordering new materials with inventory management for solar companies. Having too much inventory in the solar industry is particularly dangerous due to the rapid pace of innovation. With each passing year, major advancements in solar panel technology improve their efficiency and energy storage capabilities.

Is there too much inventory in the solar industry?

Having too much inventory in the solar industry is particularly dangerous due to the rapid pace of innovation. With each passing year, major advancements in solar panel technology improve their efficiency and energy storage capabilities. Other required equipment, such as batteries and inverters, are also becoming smarter and cheaper.

What are the best techniques for solar inventory management?

The best techniques for solar inventory management are the Reorder point formula, Consignment and Safety Stock. Solar Inventory includes inventory management of solar modules, solar cells, PV materials, solar paste, silicon wafers, frames, backsheets, junction boxes, PV glass, PV Equipment, PV connectors and racking & mounting.

Does surplus solar offer inventory pricing?

Inventory pricing is not listed and will be provided by request. LOC. At Surplus Solar Products Inc. we purchase both new and used surplus solar energy material then match that material with you. Our stock is constantly changing, but frequently includes solar electric panels in a broad range of wattages, frame sizes and colors.

Is solar inventory a 'yes-to-be-sold' cost?

Regardless, the safest bet is to limit the amount of inventory you carry that’s not directly for a sale order that you have in your hand. So, one of the key objectives of inventory planning is to help preserve your capital by limiting the amount of “yet-to-be-sold” inventory. When it comes to solar inventory, Storage is a non-negligible cost.