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PVpallet Introduces Series X.L: A Reusable Pallet for High-Wattage Solar Panels
With PVpallet Series X.L, solar project developers, installers, and manufacturers can now benefit from a packaging solution that offers unparalleled protection, ease of transportation, and cost savings for large-scale solar projects.
How the 5Rs of Zero Waste Can Change the Narrative for End-of-Life Solar Panels
The solar industry is experiencing exponential growth, resulting in an impending surge of end-of-life solar panel waste. Learn how the 5Rs of zero waste – refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle – can help change the narrative and pave the path to a greener future.
Wood Pallets vs. Reusable Pallets: Pros, Cons & True Costs
Continued sustainability efforts within the renewable energy industry have led to a vital debate: wood pallets vs. reusable pallets. Wood pallets are the standard, but are they the best solution for your solar business? From product breakage to packaging CAPEX, there are many factors to consider as you weigh your solar module packaging options.
Case Study: How Stateline Solar Transformed Their Solar Installation Preparation Process with 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.
The Future of Sustainability: It’s Time to Think About Your Packaging
Many savvy business owners have come to a single conclusion: what’s good for the planet can also be good for their bottom line. The category of “sustainable practice” is widening. But after we’ve already implemented the “obvious” ways to reduce our carbon footprint, like adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power and supporting green initiatives, where do we look next?
Netherlands-Based Solar Magazine Features PVpallet as a “Fast Rising Star”
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 —>
PVpallet Named One of the Companies Helping the Green Industry Become More Sustainable
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 in Review + 2023 Goals
2022 was an incredible year for PVpallet as we aggressively pursued our mission to eliminate waste streams through innovative, reusable packaging solutions.
PVpallet, Inc. Expands Line of Innovative, Reusable Packaging Solutions for Solar
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.
Case Study: How Greentech Renewables Reduced Solar Module Breakage by 100% with PVpallet Series X
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 Teams Up With PVpallet Inc.
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.
Benefit from a Clean Energy Future through the Inflation Reduction Act
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. Partners with PVpallet to Distribute Reusable Pallet
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.
PVpallet, Inc. Announces Successful Series X Launch
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.
Types of Plastic: 7 Plastic Symbols You See Daily (and why HDPE is our favorite)
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 Donation Aids Disaster Relief Efforts
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.
PVpallet Receives Iowa Economic Development Award
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board recognizes PVpallet’s plan to establish jobs and new capital investment in Lee County, Iowa.
PVpallet Named as a Finalist for the Intersolar AWARD 2022
Intersolar Global Recognizes PVpallet’s contribution to creating a more sustainable, successful future for solar technology.
PVpallet Debuts at Intersolar North America
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!”
2021 in Review (Plus a Quick Look Forward to 2022)
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.
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