Getting Started with sun.store

What is sun.store? 

sun.store is a marketplace tailored for installers seeking to procure all essential photovoltaic (PV) equipment in a single convenient platform. Offering a diverse selection of modules, inverters, and storage solutions sourced from numerous European sellers, sun.store provides a seamless shopping experience where users can effortlessly search, compare availabilities, and access competitive prices. The platform is dedicated to simplifying the purchasing process by incorporating features like secure payments and automated logistics cost calculations, ensuring installers can efficiently find the products they require. 

Getting Started with sun.store: Registration 

To initiate your journey with sun.store, the first step is to register on the platform. Simply visit https://sun.store/ and click on the ‘Sign up’ or ‘Sell on sun.store’ button. Upon clicking, you will be guided to create a new account by entering your company details. It’s important to bear in mind that users must possess an active EU VAT ID to engage in buying and selling activities on sun.store. For non-EU users, assistance is available by contacting the sun.store team for guidance in setting up an account. 

You can find detailed screens of this path below:

1. Initiate the process

2. Provide your email and password

3. Fill-in information about your business

Upon successful registration, an email verification will be sent to validate your account. Be sure to check your inbox for the confirmation email and click on the verification link to unlock full access to sun.store. In the event the email is not found in your inbox, remember to check your SPAM folder as well. 

For individuals interested in selling on sun.store, account verification by the sun.store team is necessary. To kickstart the selling process, reach out to sun.store at [email protected] for further assistance. 

By following these straightforward steps, users can commence utilizing sun.store’s marketplace to efficiently browse, compare, and procure PV equipment, while benefiting from a user-friendly platform tailored to meet the needs of installers throughout Europe. 

Getting Started with sun.store: Homepage Navigation & Search 

Home Page 

Upon landing on the sun.store homepage, users can:

1. navigate the platform by exploring the various categories and offers featured in the top bar or search across many products available in sun.store database
2. set up seller’s account (to kickstart the selling process, reach out to sun.store at [email protected] for further assistance) 

When looking for a particular product or brand, input the term in the search bar. Upon clicking on the green magnifying glass or pushing the Enter button you will be redirected to the listing page. 

Below the search bar one can also view the most popular offers on sun.store, which typically consist of highly viewed or purchased products, scarce items, or attractive prices, providing a valuable insight into trending items

Users can also access additional information on why to use sun.store, read about the platform, view customer testimonials, and learn about seller verification processes. The search function allows users to find specific products by entering terms into the search bar or searching within the homepage photo. 

Listing Page 

On the listing page of sun.store, users can browse through offers within specific categories or view search results based on their queries. Key functionalities on the listing page include: 

1. Filtering Options: Users can filter the results based on popular criteria such as power, brand, available incoterms, or product location to narrow down their search.
2. Grouping Offers: To facilitate easy comparison of offers on the same products, users can group them together using the provided slider.
3. Sorting Options: Offers can be sorted by price, popularity, or availability to help users find the most relevant products quickly.
4. Offer Details: By clicking on a specific offer, users will be redirected to the offer details page for more information.
5. Comparison Bar: Utilize the view offers bar to compare different offers based on price, availability, and location, enabling users to make informed purchasing decisions.

By leveraging the functionalities of the home page and listing page on sun.store, users can efficiently navigate the platform, explore a wide array of PV equipment offerings, and optimize their buying or selling experiences within the marketplace. Stay tuned for upcoming articles covering negotiations, payments, logistics and more.