Buying
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Buying 7 min readR2 Standard for Solar Panel Reuse and Recycling
Learn about the benefits of doing business with an R2 facility and the general requirements for certification regarding solar panel reuse and recycling.
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Buying 16 min readPV Hardware Trade Analysis H2 2023
Key findings in this report point to the adoption of secondary market strategies for PV hardware resale and alternative sourcing among solar professionals.
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Buying 4 min read2023 PV Module Price Index - Secondary Solar Market
View pricing for solar PV modules traded in the secondary market. The 2023 PV Module Price Index is presented by EnergyBin. Download the report.
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Buying 4 min readAn Expert's Perspective on Solar Panels: MinnSolar Inc
In this exclusive interview, EnergyBin member MinnSolar Inc shares insights about solar panel market trends and the ever-evolving U.S. market.
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Buying 16 min readSolar Panel Market Conditions to Watch in 2024
Read about three solar panel market conditions - an increase in domestic manufacturing, new cell technology, and PV reuse & recycling trends.
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Buying 18 min readSolar End-of-Life Special Projects: An Interview with NuLife Power
Learn about special projects, including decommissioning, solar panel resale, and end-of-life management, for PV systems from a secondary market innovator.
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Buying 9 min readEnergyBin Market Watch: PV Hardware Trade Mid-Year Trends
Watch the latest EnergyBin Market Watch that discusses key findings from the PV Hardware Trade Analysis H1 2023, including PV module prices and supply.
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Buying 15 min readPV Hardware Trade Analysis H1 2023
Key findings in this report point to the adoption of secondary market strategies for PV hardware resale and alternative sourcing among solar professionals.
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Buying 10 min readRefurbished Solar Inverters: Interview with Solar Cellz USA
Learn about solar inverter lifespans, maintenance, and opportunities for repair technicians and resellers within the secondary market.
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Buying 13 min readEnergyBin Market Watch: PV Hardware Resale Trends
View the latest EnergyBin Market Watch that discusses PV hardware resale trends for new and used solar panels, inverters, batteries, and more.
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Buying 3 min read2022 PV Module Price Index - Secondary Solar Market
View pricing for solar PV modules traded in the secondary market. The 2022 PV Module Price Index is presented by EnergyBin. Download the report.
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Buying 9 min read5 PV Module Trends in the Secondary Market to Watch in 2023
Learn about trends that drive PV module availability and pricing in the secondary market- the ITAD of the solar industry for repair, resale, and recycling.
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Buying 12 min readEnergyBin Market Watch: Year-End PV Hardware Deals
View the latest EnergyBin Market Watch that discusses year-end PV hardware deals for new and used solar panels, inverters, batteries, and more.
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Buying 14 min readPV Hardware & Repowering Projects: Buying New and Reselling the Old
Learn about repowering considerations, buying new solar equipment, and reselling used solar panels, inverters, and batteries in the secondary market.
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Buying 14 min readEnergyBin Market Watch: PV Module and Inverter Supply
View the latest EnergyBin Market Watch discussion that covers PV module and inverter supply within the secondary solar market.
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Buying 15 min read10 Need-to-Know Tips for Wholesale Solar Equipment Buyers & Sellers
Here's what you should know about buying and selling wholesale solar equipment in the secondary market. Diversify your supply chain; expand your network.
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Buying 12 min readThe Ripple Effects of Trade Policies on the Secondary Solar Market
Trade policies cause ripple effects, good and bad. On EnergyBin, a positive ripple effect - an influx of PV equipment for resale - is trending.
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Buying 8 min read
EnergyBin Market Watch: PV Module Wholesale Prices
View the latest EnergyBin Market Watch discussion that covers PV module wholesale prices, secondary market trends, and what to expect in H2 2022.
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Buying 11 min readSurplus Liquidation of PV Equipment: Interview with ATEN Solar
Surplus liquidators in the solar industry play a key role in the secondary market. They specialize in the resale of stranded and distressed PV equipment.
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Buying 4 min read2021 PV Module Price Index - Secondary Solar Market
View pricing for solar PV modules traded in the secondary market. The 2021 PV Module Price Index is presented by EnergyBin. Download the report.
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Buying 8 min readEnergyBin Market Watch: Solar Supply Chain and Secondary Market Trends
View the latest EnergyBin Market Watch discussion that covers solar supply chain issues, secondary market trends, and what to expect in 2022.
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Buying 10 min readPV Price Spikes: How Solar Companies Can Offset Supply Chain Issues
Learn why PV prices are rising and how solar companies can strategically offset supply chain bottlenecks by expanding into the secondary solar market.
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Buying 12 min readSolar Equipment Resellers: Are they worthy of your business & where are the good ones?
Buying from solar equipment resellers expands your options for product availability and pricing. Apply these 10 tips to find reputable resellers.
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Buying 11 min readThe State of Solar Panel Recycling in North America
Explore the details of the solar panel recycling market. Learn how the recycling industry can prepare for the growing PV stream.
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Buying 11 min readHow Solar Companies Can Create Videos on a Shoestring Budget
Learn how your solar company can create video content that engages prospects and customers without breaking your budget.
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Buying 7 min readMatchmakers of the Solar Industry Work to Get More Projects Funded
Read how Bob Goldstein at First Woodland, LLC. matches solar developers and EPCs to financiers and funds. Bob uses EnergyBin to make new connections.
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Buying 31 min readThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Wholesale Solar Equipment
This guide offers insights to solar contractors, installers, EPCs and brokers for navigating the PV supply chain and buying wholesale solar equipment.
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Buying 11 min readRepair, Resell or Recycle - What to Do With Used Solar Panels
Read what Laid Sahraoui, owner of R3 Tech Limited, has to say about whether to repair, resell or recycle used solar panels.
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Buying 10 min readUsed Solar Panels Change the Game in the 2020s as Used Cars Did in the 1930s
Read how the solar industry compares to the auto industry and why a wholesale solar equipment broker has dubbed 2020 the year of the used solar panel.
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Buying 9 min read5 Tips to Shop Wholesale Solar Equipment Online
With e-commerce marketplaces and exchanges, online shopping now includes wholesale solar equipment. Read about 5 tips for wholesale buyers to shop online.
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Buying 6 min readFreight Brokers Help Solar Companies Optimize Supply Chains
Read how Jeff Baumgardner, solar energy specialist at BBI Logistics, partners with solar companies to provide real-time freight options. Jeff uses EnergyBin to generate new business and build long-term relationships.
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Buying 8 min readHow to Earn Trust When Buying & Selling Solar Equipment Online
How can solar companies earn trust from one another in this digital age? Review a checklist of best practices that buyers and sellers of solar equipment can implement to earn trust when trading online.
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Buying 16 min readWhy the Secondary Market is Good for the Solar Industry
Learn about the secondary market and how it benefits the solar industry. Explore new business opportunities like solar equipment brokering in the secondary market.
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Buying 13 min readSolar Equipment Brokers Give Excess Stock New Life
Excess stock can be a financial burden for solar companies. But it doesn't have to be. Sell it online with expert advice from solar equipment brokers.
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Buying 11 min readWhat You Should Know About Buying Refurbished Solar Panels and Inverters
From replacement parts to adding onto older arrays to working with clients on tight budgets, learn how to smartly buy refurbished solar panels and inverters.
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Buying 2 min readOnline marketplaces help solar companies gain efficiency
Learn more about how online marketplaces can be a powerful tool for solar providers to enhance your business processes to save time and money, and to ultimately gain efficiency.
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