How to package solar photovoltaic

How are solar panels packaged?

This brief article is an introduction to solar panel packaging. Solar panels are typically either horizontally or vertically stacked in a box. Usually, separators are placed between each module, and extra protections are added to the four corners of each module stack.

What is solar panel packaging?

A typical solar panel packaging consists of a cardboard box with the footprint of a pallet and houses between 26 to 36 panels in the box. A good solar panel packaging design makes it easier to transport solar panels on a pallet, and provide excellent protection to the panels during transport.

What makes a good solar panel packaging design?

A good solar panel packaging design makes it easier to transport solar panels on a pallet, and provide excellent protection to the panels during transport. WINAICO’s solar boxes are so tough that one can withstand the weight of a ton, roughly the weight of a pallet full of solar panels, for an hour.

Are there any companies specializing in solar (PV) module packaging?

There already exist some companies specializing in solar (PV) module packaging, offering advanced packaging materials and sound packaging solutions. There will be global standards at a certain point in time to which more and more manufacturers will adhere.

How are solar panels shipped?

The box on the pallet is then sealed and strapped followed by being wrapped in plastic film. Solar panels are then usually shipped via ocean on pallets, holding on average 28-30 panels and – depending on order quantities, with extra few panels stacked on top in extra small cartons.

Do solar panels need to be shipped over long distances?

In many cases, the panels will need to be shipped over long distances for them to reach their destination. Being a high-priced product, the correct packaging of these panels plays a huge role in the outcome of the solar plant production. Typically, panels are stacked either horizontally or vertically in a box.