Is the solar panel packaging process difficult

Do solar panels need packaging?

There are PV manufacturers that reduce their costs to a minimum when it comes to the packaging. There are known cases of pallets of solar panels that were simply covered in plastic. There are better and safer ways to transport your panels. For more details read our feature article on solar panel packaging.

How are solar panels packed?

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. In some cases, modules are also packed in individual cartons boxes to be packed into a large master carton box.

Do solar panels need to be packed safely?

Correct and safe solar panel packing is an important, yet mostly neglected aspect of the post-solar panel production process. After the solar panels have been produced, being an overwhelmingly export-heavy product, they need to be packed safely, as the transport on the road, sea and air can be rough.

Which packaging method is best for PV modules?

Figure 1. Three packaging methods forPV modules: a) Landscape vertical packaging is recognized as optimal; b)Horizontal stacking has been eliminated; c) Portrait vertical packaging isapplied for larger PV modules.

What is the best packing material for solar panels?

Common solar panel packing material is corrugated cardboard boxes. Cardboard boxes are common with 2 panels in one box, or large cardboard boxes, as displayed on the image below.

What happens if an installer is unpacking a module?

If an installer is unpacking, modules may also be overturned by wind reaching the fifth scale when the number to be unpacked is less than 10 units and the tilt angle over 85° (e.g., figure 4.)