4) Order Materials
When you have your design and permits ready, it is time to order your equipment.
HAREI has relationships with several solar system component distributors. To keep these relationships running well we have a single board member that interacts regularly with all of our primary distributors. Please work through your mentor and the HAREI "Vendor Liaison" to vet your BoM (Bill of Materials), and submit your project for competitive bid.
Most components can be ordered using the HAREI discounts. Prices will vary both between suppliers and over time (it is not unusual for there to be sales on some items, for example). Common hardware and electrical components can be obtained locally; HAREI can help you organize and represent your order to the distributors to get the best possible pricing. Go here for instructions on how to get quotes with HAREI’s discounts.
In order to maintain HAREI’s best possible pricing with distributors it is imperative that you at least initiate your interaction with the distributors though HAREI.
Once you have your materials scheduled for delivery it is time to plan your installation!