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Sunhub for trade contractors
Trade contractors adding solar, storage and EV charging to an existing book of business, sourced and financed like the rest of their material orders.
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Electrical, roofing, plumbing/HVAC, sheet-metal and heavy-equipment trades.
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Electrical · Roofing · Plumbing & HVAC · Sheet-metal · Heavy equipment
Quote solar scope confidently from day one
Skip the learning curve on storage and EV codes
Trades adding solar and storage scope
Trade certifications
Verified credentials, licensing status and installation history that give buyers and bid teams a reason to trust a contractor new to solar scope, not just a claim on a proposal.
Electrical contractors
PV, storage and EV charging equipment sourced alongside the panels, breakers and conduit an electrical contractor already stocks, on the same net-terms account.
Heavy equipment operators
Crane, boring and grading equipment listed for utility-scale mobilizations, opening a revenue channel beyond an operator's existing customer base.
Sheet-metal fabricators
Custom racking, canopy and enclosure work sourced through the same fabrication demand utility and commercial solar projects generate.
Plumbing & HVAC integrators
Heat pump and water heater equipment paired with PV and storage systems, positioning an HVAC contractor for the electrification jobs increasingly bundled with solar.
Roofing contractors
Solar-ready roofing scope bundled with re-roof work, protecting the roofing warranty instead of leaving it exposed to a separate solar crew's penetrations.
Solar scope on familiar terms
Add solar scope without a new supplier relationship
Equipment sources through the same net-terms account and marketplace a contractor already knows, not a separate solar-specific vendor onboarding.
Bid with credentials buyers actually check
Verified trade certifications give a contractor new to solar scope a credibility signal bid teams look for.
Protect the trade the contractor already knows
Roofing warranties, electrical code compliance and HVAC system integration all get treated as first-order concerns, not an afterthought to the solar equipment.
How it works
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Tell us your trade
Pick electrical, roofing, HVAC, fab or heavy equipment. We tune the BoM templates to your scope.
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Pull a pre-built kit
Trade-specific BoMs sized to typical jobs in your service area.
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Engineering on call
Sunhub engineers review your scope and flag missing parts before the truck rolls.
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Net-terms checkout
One credit line across every order, every trade.
FAQs
Does a contractor need a specialized solar license to add PV work?
It depends on the jurisdiction. Many states let a licensed electrical contractor perform PV work under their existing license, while others require a specialty solar or renewable energy classification, and structural or roofing scope can trigger additional licensing. Requirements vary by state and sometimes by locality, so confirm with your state licensing board before bidding. The equipment sourcing side stays the same regardless of how your license is structured.
Can equipment be net-terms financed the same way as other trade materials?
Yes. Solar, storage, and EV charging equipment can be purchased on net terms and financing much like the rest of a contractor's material orders, so adding PV scope does not mean standing up a separate supplier or credit relationship. Approval and terms depend on the buyer's account standing, as with any trade credit.
What certifications help a contractor bid competitively against dedicated solar installers?
The credential buyers most often check is NABCEP certification, particularly the PV Installation Professional, which signals installation competency to owners and financiers. Manufacturer installer trainings, an OSHA safety record, and the relevant state electrical license also carry weight on bids. Which ones matter most depends on the customer and project type, so lead with the credentials your target buyers actually verify.
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Trade Certifications
Verify trade certifications and installation credentials for contractors adding solar scope. Credential verification built for bid credibility on Sunhub.
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Electrical Contractors
Source PV, storage and EV charging equipment for electrical contractors adding solar to an existing book of business, on the same net-terms account on Sunhub.
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Heavy Equipment Operators
List crane, boring and grading equipment for utility-scale solar mobilizations. Equipment sourcing and listing built for heavy equipment operators on Sunhub.
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Sheet-metal Fabricators
Win custom racking, canopy and enclosure fabrication work generated by solar projects. Sourcing and listing built for sheet-metal fabricators on Sunhub.
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Plumbing & HVAC Integrators
Source heat pumps and water heaters paired with PV and storage systems for HVAC contractors. Electrification equipment sourcing for solar-adjacent scope on Sunhub.
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Roofing Contractors
Bundle re-roof work with solar-ready scope while protecting the roofing warranty. Equipment sourcing for roofing contractors adding solar prep on Sunhub.
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