Technical brief
We fix equipment type, capacity, voltages, destination country and order volume.
Solar and energy storage from China
Solar panels and energy storage from China — by the container
We source Chinese solar panels, hybrid and grid-tied inverters, LiFePO4 batteries and energy storage systems for installers, distributors and developers. We verify the factory rather than a trader, check specs and certificates, inspect and test the batch, and ship batteries as dangerous goods.
Get a sourcing quoteClass 9
lithium batteries shipped as dangerous goods
AQL
batch inspection to ISO 2859-1
10%
flat turnkey fee
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Who this is for and what we source
This service is for buyers who purchase energy equipment in volume: solar installers, distributors and developers equipping projects in Thailand, the UAE, Indonesia and the EU. It is not retail for a single inverter; we work from a container and from $100,000 of annual purchasing.
For each destination we clarify document and labelling requirements up front, so the equipment does not stall at the border.
- Solar panels
- Hybrid and grid-tied inverters
- LiFePO4 batteries and energy storage systems
- Cable, connectors and accessories
- Portable power stations for resellers and retail partners
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Factory or trader: how we vet a supplier
The energy sector is full of resellers with a catalogue of other people’s models. Before any deposit we check the legal entity and business licence, the production site, assembly lines and test equipment, and the product datasheet for the exact model.
We lock a sample and a golden sample before the run: the series is checked against it, not against a catalogue picture. Supplier verification and factory audit are available as a separate service.
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What to read in the specification
You cannot compare models on a single power figure. For panels we look at module efficiency, the power-degradation warranty, cell type and proof of testing to IEC standards. For inverters: hybrid or grid-tied, input voltage range, battery communication protocols and protections.
For LiFePO4 batteries what matters is the chemistry and cell maker, the stated cycle life at a stated depth of discharge, the BMS and its protections, and the warranty terms. We write all of it into the technical brief and match it to test reports for the exact model.
- Panels: efficiency, degradation, IEC certificates
- Inverters: type, input ranges, BMS communication
- Batteries: cycles at depth of discharge, BMS, cells
- Datasheet and test reports for the exact model
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Shipping batteries as dangerous goods
Lithium batteries and storage units are Class 9 dangerous goods. Transport needs a UN38.3 report, an MSDS, and correct packing and marking; not every carrier or route accepts them.
We build these requirements into procurement from the start rather than after the batch is ready. The rules are covered in our guide to shipping goods with batteries from China; for the broader process see our shipping service.
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From Dream View practice: batch acceptance checklist
Our team uses this list at the factory or warehouse before a batch is closed. It covers the typical causes of disputes: model substitution, missing items and document problems.
- Nameplate on the unit matches the model in the contract and datasheet
- Serial numbers and markings match the packing list
- UN38.3 and MSDS for batteries, IEC reports for panels are on file
- A sample passes a functional test and results go into the report
- Completeness: cables, brackets, documentation, warranty cards
- Packing survives stacking and batteries are marked as Class 9
How we source solar and storage equipment
Factory shortlist and vetting
We select manufacturers and check the entity, lines and model documents.
Samples and golden sample
We test a sample and lock the reference the series is checked against.
Contract and staged payment
Contract with Incoterms, staged payment, specification and warranty terms.
Inspection and test report
Batch check to AQL (ISO 2859-1) and a functional test on a sample.
Shipping and customs
Class 9 paperwork, consolidation, customs clearance and delivery to your site.
Estimate: a mixed 40HQ container for a store
One container (~76 m³) of retail stock priced two ways: local wholesalers — versus factory consolidation via Dream View.
| Local market | Via Dream View | Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture and interior goods | $44,000 | $26,500 | −40% |
| Lighting and electrical | $21,000 | $12,800 | −39% |
| Tableware and homeware | $18,000 | $11,200 | −38% |
| Textiles | $13,000 | $10,500 | −19% |
| Total | $96,000 | $61,000 | −36% |
A consolidated estimate based on real 2025–2026 projects. Dream View prices are door-to-door: factory + freight + insurance + the flat 10% fee. An exact estimate for your project is calculated free of charge, before any contract.
Quality control
The AQL inspection checklist
Every batch goes through the same protocol — from the factory audit to the container seal. Defects are caught in China, not at your warehouse.
- 01
Factory audit before ordering
Business license, export history, a real manufacturer (not a trader), photo report from the site.
- 02
Golden sample before the deposit
An approved reference for materials, color and hardware — the basis for any later claim.
- 03
In-production check (DUPRO)
Inspection of raw materials and semi-finished goods on the line: materials, geometry, spec compliance.
- 04
Final inspection (PSI) to ISO 2859
Sampling at AQL 2.5 major / 4.0 minor / 0 critical before the balance is paid. The batch is accepted or reworked at the factory's cost.
- 05
Photo and video before packing
Every item is documented before packing; you sign off on the report.
- 06
Loading check and container seal
Piece count and packaging verified at loading, container sealed.
- 07
Report for your approval
The balance is paid to the factory only after you confirm the report.
- Request a batch inspection
The outcome: defects stay in China
An inspection costs a fraction of a percent of the batch. Skipping it costs rework, a delayed opening and a second freight run — at your expense.
What we supply: categories, clusters, standards
Each category is sourced in its home manufacturing cluster in China — where the specialist factories sit — and checked against category-specific standards.
Furniture & kitchens
E1/CARB P2, Martindale 50,000, PU foam 35–45 kg/m³, Blum/Hettich/DTC hardware
Sanitaryware
Ceramics and CW617N brass, ceramic cartridges, 2 mm tolerance
Tile & porcelain
PEI IV–V, rectified edges, batch caliber and tone
Lighting & electrical
CE/RoHS, CRI ≥ 90, drivers, color temperature to spec
Textiles & curtains
Martindale, contract fire certificates for HORECA
Tableware & HORECA
Porcelain, 18/10 stainless steel, dishwasher durability
Doors, windows, finishes
Aluminium profiles, insulated glazing, moisture-resistant panels
Electronics & smart home
CE/FCC, Zigbee/WiFi protocols, UN38.3 for batteries
Related services and guides
Equipment from China
Factory search to your brief, technical tender, FAT, spare parts and delivery to site.
Shipping goods with batteries
Class 9, UN38.3, MSDS and routes for lithium batteries.
Shipping from China
Sea, rail, road and air freight with consolidation and insurance.
China inspection services
Factory audit and pre-shipment AQL inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell single inverters or a few panels?+
No. This service is for installers, distributors and developers who buy by the batch and by the container. For small shipments we have a separate small-cargo service.
Are you a distributor or an official partner of any brand?+
No. We are not a distributor or an official partner of any inverter or battery brand. We find and vet factories, run procurement and batch control, and you buy the equipment from the manufacturer under the contract.
How do you tell a factory from a trader?+
We check the legal entity and business licence, the production site and assembly lines, and the product datasheet and test reports for the exact model. A reseller behind a polished catalogue shows up as a mismatch in address, capacity and documents.
How are batteries and storage systems shipped?+
Lithium batteries are Class 9 dangerous goods. You need a UN38.3 test report, an MSDS and correct packing and labelling, and not every carrier or route accepts them. Details are in our article on shipping goods with batteries from China.
What do you check in a batch before shipment?+
An AQL inspection (ISO 2859-1): quantity, labelling, completeness, appearance and packing. For equipment we add a functional test on a sample and match nameplates to the datasheet and certificates.
Which certificates are needed and how do you verify them?+
IEC test reports for panels, and model-specific reports for inverters and batteries. We confirm destination requirements before you pay the factory and tie each document to the real manufacturer and model, not to a similar catalogue item.
