Ensure the following steps are followed to provide protection from damage to the solar panels during transport: Inspect the solar panel before shipping for any obvious damage. Place the sunny side (front side) facing the pallet. Put foam pads around the frame of the solar panel. Have the last solar panel sunny side up. Add edge protectors.
Shipping solar panels is a unique kind of logistics that requires an expert eye and a diverse range of professional skill and knowledge to get such a mammoth of a job completed with success. It is important to spend some time when picking the right freight forwarding partner.
Handling the logistics of solar module shipments can be complex. Below, we explain the basic contours and important aspects of solar panel logistics. Some manufacturers will offer to help with shipping the modules from their factory to the destination port.
To ensure the safety of this final process, you should use a trucking company that specializes in and has a proven record of transporting solar panels and will ensure that necessary procedures and safety measures are followed during:
Solar panels are typically stacked in a box either horizontally or vertically. Usually, separators are placed between each module, and extra protections are added to the four corners of each module stack. In some cases, modules are also packed in individual carton boxes to be packed into a large master carton box.
Place the sunny side (front side) facing the pallet. Put foam pads around the frame of the solar panel. Have the last solar panel sunny side up. Add edge protectors. Tightly add straps near the corners and not centered! Cover the whole shipment with foil (at least 35 turns for larger shipments).