Solar fundamentals
Tech Term

BOM

A bill of materials (BOM) is the list of components, quantities, and part numbers required to build or quote a system.

What does BOM mean?

A bill of materials (BOM) is the list of components, quantities, and part numbers required to build or quote a system.

Why does BOM matter in a solar project?

This term helps explain how a PV system is designed, installed, monitored, or operated. A clear definition keeps owners, installers, and inspectors speaking the same solar dialect.