Seal Solar reduced solar panel breakage by over 95% with PVpallet’s solar panel pallet. By pre-kitting jobs and optimizing solar panel storage and transport, the company improved efficiency, increased safety, and eliminated tens of thousands of dollars in annual losses.
For nationwide O&M provider MaxSolar, ensuring the safety, efficiency, and organization of their solar panel operations is critical. Josef Magiera of MaxSolar shares his experience with their innovative solar panel pallets. His insights highlight the real-world benefits of PVpallet’s solutions.
This year at RE+, PVpallet’s CEO Philip Schwarz presented alongside Ryan Schofield, Vice President of Premier PV, about how utility scale projects can benefit from reusable packaging. During their presentation, Philip and Ryan addressed the challenges posed by single-use packaging and provided insights on how reusable packaging can be successfully integrated into the utility solar supply chain. Here are some key takeaways from their discussion.
When Sunstall’s customer needed a solar array moved from one location to another, PVpallet Series X provided a professional, organized way to move the solar panels—with zero breakage.
After over 18 months of continuous use, PVpallet Series X has transformed the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of Footprint Project’s disaster response operations—from microgrid deployment and decommissioning to solar panel and equipment storage.
Work Safe. Home Safe. That’s Ideal Electrical Suppliers safety motto. When the wholesaler discovered that loose solar panels were posing a risk to their valued employees, the company began searching for a solution that could streamline their safety processes throughout the country. Their answer? PVpallet Series X.
Stateline Solar was struggling with an inefficient and costly job preparation process, but they found an answer in PVpallet's Series X unit. Read the case study to find out how they cut down solar panel breakage by 92%, reduced labor, and is projected to save $29,560 in the first year of implementation.
Greentech Renewables Midwest needed an innovative solution that would provide a premium level of service and demonstrate their unwavering commitment to customer care and relationships. To that end, they resourced PVpallet Series X in July 2022 with the goal of reducing breakage rates, installation delays, and resulting costs that occur when solar PV modules are shipped on traditional wood pallets.
PVpallet Series X has been a game changer. Using these reusable pallets has made organizing our solar panels a dream. They ensure we have exactly what we need for each project and keep our warehoused solar panels separated and safe.”
Zach Njos, Stateline Solar
We can now store, stage, and transport the modules vertically (rather than stacked on top of one another). It is easier and safer to both deploy and decommission our systems. PVpallet has truly changed the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of our disaster response operations!
Jamie Swezey, Footprint Project
“PVpallet Series X provides a proper encasement for loose solar panels, significantly reducing the risk of falling panels and improving safety at our branches. This innovative solution meets our requirements to reduce our team’s exposure to harm and let people go home safely.”
Phillip Eades, Ideal Electrical
PVpallet Series X is an essential product to our operations. The pallets keep excess module inventory clean, neat, and damage free during project transport and warehousing. PVpallet has reduced inventory losses and increased our bottom line.
Eric Pals, Tick Tock Energy
“I cannot overemphasize how instrumental PVpallet Series X will be in our efforts to innovate and provide premium service to our customers.”
Deric Perish, Greentech Renewables
“We have seamlessly adopted the new PVpallets into our warehouse and installation practices. It's working out so well, we are placing our second order.”
Ethan Fiene, Stateline Solar
2024 was another remarkable year for PVpallet. With over two years of product distribution under our belt, we’re no longer the new kids on the block in the solar space. To maintain our momentum, we’ve been refining our processes, sharpening our vision, and staying focused on our mission to eliminate waste streams through innovative, reusable packaging solutions.
To simplify the solar industry's transition to reusable packaging, we consult with our clients to find the right packaging solution for their needs. Our packaging solutions are engineered to fit our client’s unique product and supply chain while also providing superior protection, added operational efficiency, and minimizing waste.
Today marks FOUR YEARS since the founding of PVpallet. In light of this special day, CEO Philip Schwarz shares a bit about the genesis of PVpallet’s flagship Series X, a game-changing solar panel pallet designed to help solar installers manage solar modules.
A recent Solar Power World article discusses the challenges of protecting solar panels during shipping, handling, and storage. Despite their durability, panels are vulnerable to damage in transit, with breakage rates of 1-2%. The industry is pushing for improved testing and handling standards to better safeguard panels, thereby minimizing losses and increasing efficiency.
Jocko Willink’s Extreme Ownership isn’t just for military or business leaders—it’s a powerful mindset shift for solar companies looking to take real action on sustainability. Real change can happen by applying ownership principles to packaging waste, damaged materials, and inefficient logistics can lead to smarter, cleaner operations.
In the world of sustainable packaging, few topics spark more passionate debates than the question: Should we design for reusability or recyclability? On the surface, both seem like green, responsible choices. But what happens when you dig a little deeper?
This year at RE+, PVpallet’s CEO Philip Schwarz presented alongside Ryan Schofield, Vice President of Premier PV, about how utility scale projects can benefit from reusable packaging. During their presentation, Philip and Ryan addressed the challenges posed by single-use packaging and provided insights on how reusable packaging can be successfully integrated into the utility solar supply chain. Here are some key takeaways from their discussion.
Is reusable packaging really better for the planet than single-use packaging? To find the answer, we spearheaded an in-depth Life Cycle Assessment with third party research organization, Kleinfelder. The study compared manufacturing processes, distribution networks, and a variety of use scenarios between single-use wood pallet and reusable PVpallet solar panel shipping systems. And the numbers surpassed our expectations.
"[PVpallet Series X] is clutch for R&Rs and loose mods. Easy to assemble and break down. Adjustable for all 60 to 72 cell mods + fits about 30 panels, depending on the thickness. Great organizational tool for the warehouse and field."
A solar installer reviews the PVpallet Series X solar panel pallet: “Clutch for R&Rs and loose modules. Easy to assemble and break down. Adjustable for all 60 to 72 cell modules, fits about 30 panels depending on thickness — a great organizational tool for the warehouse and field.”
This short video explains best practices for loading, banding, and unloading solar modules with your PVpallet Series X. Note that banding is always necessary to properly secure your PV modules in transit.
Best practices for loading, banding, and unloading solar panels with your PVpallet Series X solar panel pallet. Banding is always required to properly secure solar panels in transit.
The load management system in the wall of your PVpallet Series X, also referred to as the "Slider Handles," helps with loading and unloading solar modules in an upright position.
The load management system built into the wall of your PVpallet Series X solar panel pallet — also called the “Slider Handles” — helps you load and unload solar panels safely in an upright position.
Need to (easily) move a full pallet of solar panels from one pallet to another? This forklift attachment turns a 20-minute, labor-intensive job into a one-person task that takes just 5 minutes. Contact us for details!
This forklift attachment turns a 20-minute, labor-intensive job into a one-person, 5-minute task — moving a full stack of solar panels from one solar panel pallet to another. Contact PVpallet for details.