Frequently asked questions
Short, clear answers on wholesale buying, pricing, delivery, warranty and solar plant financing.
About Solar Aftab
What does Solar Aftab do?
Solar Aftab is a direct importer and wholesale distributor of solar panels, inverters, lithium batteries and mounting systems, based in Mashhad. Its core customers are retailers, contractors, installers and traders, but every enquiry is answered.
Is Solar Aftab an installer?
No — our focus is importing and supplying equipment at wholesale. For installation, call us and we will point you to the right route.
Where is Solar Aftab and how do I get in touch?
The office and warehouse are in Marmar Passage, Imam Khomeini St., Mashhad. Reach us by phone, WhatsApp, Telegram, Bale, Eitaa, Rubika, Soroush or email.
Buying and pricing
What is the minimum order?
Panels: one pallet. Inverters and batteries: five units. Mounting: five sets. Need less? Call anyway — we will help.
Which currency are prices in, and are they firm?
Reference prices on product pages are in US dollars, excluding VAT. The firm price is confirmed on an official proforma by quantity, the day's rate and delivery terms.
How do I request a quote?
Fill in the quote form or call. An official proforma is sent within one working day.
What are the payment terms?
Deposit plus balance before loading; an L/C is available for container orders. Staged terms can be negotiated for contracted retail partners.
Shipping, import and clearance
How does delivery outside Mashhad work?
Goods ship from the Mashhad warehouse to every province with contracted carriers and transit insurance. Stock takes 2–5 working days; factory orders take 35–55 days.
Which Incoterms and origin ports are available?
FOB, CIF, CFR and EXW from Shanghai, Ningbo and Jebel Ali. Entry is through Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, Bazargan and Doghatoun.
Which documents come with the goods?
Proforma and official invoice, bill of lading and customs documents, certificate of authenticity and factory warranty, and a pre-shipment inspection report.
Products and warranty
Which brands do you import?
Panels: JA Solar, Jinko, LONGi, Trina and Risen. Inverters: Growatt, Huawei, GoodWe, Solis and Alula. Batteries: Pylontech, BYD, Genix Green and Dyness.
How does the warranty work?
Goods carry the manufacturer's official warranty. Registration in the end customer's name and replacement of faulty units are handled through Solar Aftab.
How accurate are the technical specifications?
Specifications follow the manufacturer's datasheet and may vary by production revision; the exact version is confirmed on the proforma.
Plant financing
What is the 4% solar loan?
The small-scale project facility: up to 1 bn Toman per person at 4% interest, repaid over 3–5 years. The loan is twice the deposit, and the deposit is returned after the instalments are paid.
What are the terms for plants from 1 MW?
A loan of about 70–80 bn Toman secured by a bank guarantee, property or promissory bill (about 1.1× the loan), a 1% brokerage share, and a construction permit, land deed, ground tests and SATBA contract.
What is the 100 MW grant-based loan?
A grant-based loan from the United Nations for 100 MW and above (or aggregated), with complete documents and a foreign bank guarantee (about 6–10% of the loan). Verification is provided at contract signing.