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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.
"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.
We’ve been keeping a big secret. For several months, PVpallet has been working diligently behind the scenes on a custom project for Heliene, one of North America’s fastest-growing domestic module manufacturers. We finally made the big reveal at the Midwest Solar Expo in Chicago.
In partnership with industry-leading mold builders, MSI, we had the privilege of showcasing PVpallet Series X at NPE, the largest plastics show in North America. A case study was presented alongside the pallet display to fully demonstrate the complexity of our unique solar panel pallet.
For the solar and clean energy sectors, sustainability, innovation, and efficiency are paramount. A company’s packaging choice is an impactful, yet often overlooked, way to achieve these objectives. Reusable packaging is emerging as a strategic asset that checks all the boxes.
IP-Group, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions in Europe, is excited to announce their strategic partnership with PVpallet. This collaboration aims to overhaul solar shipping and packaging standards across Europe by expanding the distribution of PVpallet’s patented solar panel pallet, Series X.
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.
Our Director of Marketing, Vanessa Benkert, was a guest on the PowerFlow Podcast. In this episode, she shares her passion for working in the renewable energy field, the power of storytelling and innovation, and an overlooked, yet important piece of the solar puzzle: transporting solar panels with reusable packaging.
2023 marked our first full year of selling product—and another incredible year for PVpallet. We grew our product line and service offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our growing industry, proved the sustainability of our pallet system through a life cycle assessment, and continued to build partnerships with global leaders in the industry who share our passion to green up solar. Here are our 2023 highlights.