Starting a solar EPC business needs less capital than most industries — but a specific set of essentials before your first project.
Before your first install
- Register your business and get relevant licenses and empanelments.
- Tie up with panel and inverter distributors for pricing.
- Set up a way to generate accurate, subsidy-ready proposals.
- Have a lead-tracking system before your first 10 enquiries arrive.
"Most new EPCs don't fail on installs — they fail on quoting and follow-up."
| Step | Priority |
|---|---|
| Proposal tooling | High |
| Lead tracking | High |
Avoid the usual pitfalls in common mistakes new EPCs make, and see why a CRM matters early, not later.