Becoming an AEE Solar Dealer
We are currently accepting applications from qualified renewable energy dealers, contractors, integrators and installers. We believe we have the best solar dealer package in the industry. To learn more, see what makes AEE Solar "the hottest team in the solar business."
Why our application is not short and simple...
Selling, designing and installing a solar power system is a serious undertaking, and thus selecting, training and supporting solar dealers and installers is a responsibility we take seriously.
We ask your patience with our application and qualification procedure. It typically takes 10 days to two weeks to process an application, and we approve approximately half of those submitted. If you need faster processing because you are ready to place an immediate order, please note that in your application and we will do our best to process your application more quickly.
Also, we do our best to fast-track approvals for highly qualified dealers who are already in the solar installation business and established contractors with electrical background.
Here's what you need to know before deciding to apply...
Your understanding of the following facts is critical to your acceptance and success as an authorized AEE Solar dealer:
- It’s solar electricity, so basic knowledge and experience with electrical systems is essential.
- We require all dealer applicants without extensive solar experience or NABCEP certification to complete both the basic and advanced PV training courses with Solar Energy International or a comparable accredited school prior to becoming an authorized AEE Solar dealer.
- We do accept electrical and HVAC contractors prior to completion of training, but we strongly advise you nonetheless to complete both basic and advanced solar training.
- Those who forgo training have a high failure rate in this industry.
- If you intend to work with grid-tie systems and you are not a licensed electrical or HVAC contractor, you’ll need to provide information about your electrical contractor partner in your dealer application.
- Proper business status is necessary to become an AEE Solar dealer. Make sure you have all the appropriate licenses – contractor, resale, business – for your state or municipality. You will need to provide this information in your application.
Before you apply...
To make the process as smooth as possible, we strongly recommend taking these steps:
- If at all possible, attend our Launch & Grow Your Solar Business webinar. You'll learn all the fundamentals about what it takes to succeed in the solar business, directly from our Training Director in a live webinar.
- If you cannot attend the live webinar, read the PDF version of Launch & Grow Your Solar Business.
- Carefully read our wholesale dealer Terms & Conditions:
• USA Terms & Conditions (150K PDF)
• CANADA Terms & Conditions (35K PDF)
- If you have any questions about applying, click the button at the bottom of the page to chat with a live person during the hours stated below.
Apply to become and authorized AEE Solar dealer!
The best way to apply is using the online form. It's safer, saves several days of transmittal time, makes it easier for us to read and process ... all in all it's our strong preference!
You can also do it the old fashioned way:
- Download our application form, fill it out, and fax it to 707-923-3009, or mail it to the attention of Dealer Applications at our Redway office. (Please be aware that faxed or mailed forms can take up to one week longer to process than online applications.)
Questions about applying?
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