Starting as a Solar Installer: You Can't Do Without the Right Equipment
The shortage of skilled workers in the solar industry opens up opportunities for career changers and craft businesses that want to enter PV installation. In addition to expertise and training, the right equipment is the foundation for professional work. This checklist helps you build a solid stock of equipment.
Basic Tool Kit
- MC4 Crimping Tool: For crimping solar connectors – indispensable for clean connections
- Wire Stripper for Solar Cables: Specifically for 4 mm² and 6 mm² PV cables
- Torque Wrench: For compliant fastening of mounting structures
- Cordless Drill: Professional device with sufficient torque for roof hooks
- Multimeter with DC Measuring Range: For testing string voltage and current
- Cable Knife: For clean cuts on solar cables
Safety Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment against falls (PPE)
- Safety shoes with profiled sole (S3)
- Work gloves (cut-resistant)
- Safety helmet
- First-aid kit
Consumables and Accessories
In addition to tools, every solar installer needs a supply of consumables that are needed on every construction site:
- Cable ties (UV-resistant, black)
- Cable ducts and clamps for roof cable routing
- Roof penetrations for PV cables
- Sealant and butyl tape
- Grounding clamps and cables
Roof penetrations: An often underestimated component
Cable routing from the roof into the building interior is a critical point of any installation. Leaky penetrations lead to water damage, which can be costly for the installer. Professional solar installers therefore rely on high-quality branded products.
NEXCAPE roof penetrations made of TPU offer tool-free installation without MC4 removal. They are UV-resistant, flexible, and adapt to various tile profiles. Made in Germany using 3D printing.
Tip: Build a Standardized Material Stock
Experienced companies standardize their material use. Relying on proven products for roof penetrations, cable ties, and sealing materials reduces sources of error and speeds up work. B2B orders of 20 pieces or more at NEXCAPE also secure bulk discounts.
Order roof penetrations for professional use: Roof penetrations for solar cables (105/125/150 mm)
