Solar Panel Sales and Installer: $4,000-60,000 Startup

The solar industry has grown 30% a year and has no signs of slowing down (www.businessweek.com).


A large part of solar panel sales is from Internet purchases. This leaves an installer needed to put the purchased panels to use. Solar installation is one of the most talked about green business ideas existing today. Even though the industry is increasing at a steady rate it still hasn't taken off, there is a huge potential in this industry. This is a startup idea that can be practiced in either a full or part-time setting. Starting in this business required appropriate know-how and experience. Ideally, expanding off of a electrician business is a possibility.

Buying solar panels from wholesalers and selling to customers is one way to expand this startup idea and maximize profits. Advertising and public awareness on the technology are great ways to increase interest to your business as well.