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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.
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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.
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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.
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"[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.
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PVloop is PVpallet’s turnkey reusable packaging ecosystem for solar shipping and storage — including reusable PVpallet Series X and XL solar panel pallets, a custom transportation management system, product tracking, reverse logistics, cleaning, and refurbishment. Built for EPCs and solar installers building a circular supply chain.
PVpallet Series X.L extends the base of our Series X pallet to accommodate for larger solar modules. Third party testing on this design ensures the same quality standards as our other product lines. This stackable, collapsable pallet includes walls on the 48” side for increased load protection and is made from post-industrial HDPE. Ideal for EPCs and utility scale solar installations.
PVpallet Series XL extends the PVpallet Series X solar panel pallet design to accommodate larger solar modules, with third-party-tested walls on the 48” side for extra load protection. Made from post-industrial HDPE, it’s built for EPCs and utility-scale solar installations.
PVpallet Series X is a stackable, collapsable, adjustable pallet with walls on the 48” side for increased load protection. These robust pallets are made from post-industrial HDPE and are ideal for shipping and storing solar modules in a sustainable way.
PVpallet Series X is a stackable, collapsible, adjustable solar panel pallet with reinforced walls on the 48” side for extra load protection. Made from post-industrial HDPE, it’s built for shipping and storing solar panels sustainably.
The PVpallet BOS Bulk Bin is a stackable, collapsable box with a pallet style base for optimal lifting and moving. These robust containers are made from post-industrial HDPE and are ideal for shipping and storing solar balance of system components in a sustainable way.
The PVpallet BOS Bulk Bin is a stackable, collapsible bulk container with a pallet-style base for easy lifting and moving. Made from post-industrial HDPE, it’s built for shipping and storing solar balance-of-system components sustainably.
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.