Solar Magazine, the largest solar publication in the Netherlands and Belgium, named PVpallet as one of the companies “shaping the future of solar energy through innovative products.” In an exclusive interview, Philip Schwarz discusses PVpallet’s mission and goals, including building circularity into the solar industry through reusable packaging. Read the full interview translated into English —>

In a series about 2023 trends in solar, Solar Power World discussed the companies who are paving the way to bring real sustainability to the solar industry.

2022 was an incredible year for PVpallet as we aggressively pursued our mission to eliminate waste streams through innovative, reusable packaging solutions.

PVpallet's new line of innovative, reusable packaging solutions help promote a circular economy in the solar shipping and packaging industry while reducing product damage. New products include bulk bins and handheld totes, ideal for batteries, inverters, kitting, and more.

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.

Schaefer Plastics North America announced today the exclusive distribution sales agreement with PVpallet, Inc. This strategic agreement extends market reach for both companies with Schaefer distributing PVpallet Series X to both automotive and manufacturing market sectors and PVpallet distributing the Schaefer product line within the renewable energy industry.

At $740 billion, the Inflation Reduction Act is the United States’ single most significant investment in a clean energy future. The long-term stability of benefits to homeowners and business owners also ensures demand within the solar industry for the next 10 years. Here’s how the Act could impact you.

BayWa r.e., a leading renewable energy developer, services and systems provider globally and in the Americas, announced today it has partnered with PVpallet to distribute its reusable solar module shipping solution. The PVpallet Series X is now available through BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC, providing a tool for installers to improve material transport and installation logistics, as well as make their businesses more sustainable.

The Series X PVpallet, named for its eXpandable design, adjusts to fit a variety of PV module sizes. Its sturdy sidewalls and steel-reinforced base protect fragile solar modules in transit and slider handles assist with partial load management. Series X PVpallets have undergone rigorous third-party vibration and compression testing, which verified their exceptional performance in real-world use cases.

The next time you pour milk over your cereal or drink bottled water, take a close look at the packaging. You’ll find a small triangle of arrows ringed around a numeral from 1 to 7. This resin code designates the type of plastic for that container - and determines how you can recycle it.

PVpallet, Inc. donated 5 PVpallets to aid disaster relief efforts led by Footprint Project. Donated PVpallets have been used to transport new PV modules from storage to the disaster site, establish an on-site system and stage modules for the new array, decommission the damaged array, store modules on site, and transport them to storage until their next deployment.

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board recognizes PVpallet’s plan to establish jobs and new capital investment in Lee County, Iowa.

Intersolar Global Recognizes PVpallet’s contribution to creating a more sustainable, successful future for solar technology.

Our team had a blast introducing PVpallet to the solar industry at Intersolar North America in Long Beach, CA on January 13-15. Our booth saw constant traffic throughout the show. The most common reaction when people saw PVpallet was, “Finally!”

In 2021, PVpallet went from conceptual ideas to a physical product we could test with key industry stakeholders—with a lot of other milestones in between. But we aren't done. We are gearing up for an even bigger 2022.

PVpallet launched a fundraising campaign today on the equity crowdfunding platform StartEngine. Crowdfunding offers an opportunity for investors, both large and small, to share in PVpallet's mission to revolutionize the way solar PV modules are handled and distributed.

It could be argued that the Solar PV industry is one of the more sustainable industries on the planet. But is it?

After nearly two years of product development, PVpallet will unveil their unique solution to shipping solar PV modules in a live virtual demo. “We designed this solution based on the issues we saw firsthand,” explains Co-founder Philip Schwarz.

“At PVpallet, we’re committed to sustainability and the environment,” PVpallet Co-Founder Philip Schwarz explains. “Joining 1% for the Planet allows us to go beyond providing a solution to reduce waste in the solar industry for the future; it allows us to help restore some of the damage that has already taken place. This is a great way for us to give back.”

The first recyclable, reusable, adjustable, and collapsible pallet system designed for solar shipping is ready for testing with key clients. Luke Phelps, co-founder of PVpallet, emphasized the importance of understanding the “full picture” of a wood pallet’s life cycle: building costs, labor, solar transportation and handling fees, PV module breakage rates and disposal costs.