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PVpallet has been recognized on Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s 2025 Most Fundable Companies List, a prestigious national honor awarded to the country’s most investment-ready startups. Selected from thousands of applicants, PVpallet earned its place among this elite group for its innovation, strong team, and vision to reinvent packaging for a smarter, cleaner supply chain.
PVpallet’s mission to reduce packaging waste in solar and beyond has earned the company recognition as a Semi-Finalist in Pepperdine University’s 2025 Most Fundable Companies competition. The top 20 finalists will be announced September 24 at the Showcase in Malibu.
Each year, the U.S. solar industry quietly spends $1.5 billion on something that rarely shows up as a PO line item: packaging. This article explores how reusable solutions cut waste, reduce breakage, and unlock smarter, safer supply chains.
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?
Financing changed the game for solar energy—and now, it’s making reusable packaging more accessible. By spreading out costs with flexible payment plans, solar companies can reduce waste, lower expenses, and streamline logistics without the financial strain.
The automotive industry revolutionized logistics with reusable packaging—cutting costs, reducing waste, and improving efficiency. Now, the solar industry can do the same. Learn how switching to reusable pallets and bulk bins can streamline solar operations, protect components, and enhance sustainability.
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.
"We are committed to addressing the critical issue of packaging waste in the solar industry," said Philip Schwarz, CEO and Co-founder of PVpallet. "Our crowdfunding campaign is an opportunity for supporters of sustainability to learn more about our mission and contribute to a greener future."
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.
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.
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.