Tips for preventing solar panel damage during transportation
According to the data we have collected, there is often 1-10% pv modules broken in each project. And over 30% of the solar panel damages occur during transportation.
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Unfortunately, the protocol for transporting PV modules that would become a standard for everybody hasn't been developed yet. Solar industry is still young, and panels from manufacturers around the world are all different. However, some lessons have been learned and general guidelines for moving solar panels around are already worked out.
Keep in mind that the pallet is a couple of inches bigger than a panel, and might not fit in the back of every car. If you opt for taking panels as they are, prepare some sort of solar panel packaging to minimize the risk of cracking the module. Foam pads, bubble wrap, and even blankets – anything soft will do.
Improper handling or bad placement can cause microcracks in PV modules which immediately lower their power. Crystalline modules are especially fragile, while thin-film panels are usually more sturdy. In fact, some manufacturers claim that you can even step on certain thin-film panels, though we wouldn't recommend doing it anyways.
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