How to carry solar panels

How to transport and secure solar panels?

Transporting and securing solar panels requires careful consideration to protect your investment and optimize their performance. Choose the right transportation method, secure panels from theft, protect them from hail damage, and mount them correctly for optimal efficiency.

How to pack solar panels?

Firstly, each solar panel should be wrapped individually. The use of a cushioning material such as bubble wrap or foam can provide a protective layer against accidental knocks or bumps. Wrap each panel thoroughly and secure the wrap with packing tape to ensure it stays in place. After wrapping, you should box the panels.

How do you carry solar panels to a garage?

If you choose to carry panels in your hands to your garage, try not to apply too much pressure in one spot of a panel. It's best to distribute its weight across your shoulder, arm and back. The installation of solar panels is usually handled by professionals. Normally, they would use a mechanical lift to get your panels up on the roof.

How do you load solar panels on a transport vehicle?

Loading solar panels onto the vehicle is a critical step. Place the panels on a flat, stable surface within the transport vehicle to minimize movement during the journey. If possible, use straps or similar restraints to secure them in place, ensuring you don’t tighten them excessively to prevent damage.

How to ship solar panels without damaging them?

• Microcracks can also create hot spots: a damaged cell heats more than others under the sun. It decreases the lifespan of a panel in the long run. So what do manufacturers do to ship panels without damaging them? Usually, to transport solar panels, a pallet is used.

How do you ship solar panels?

Corner protectors and foam pads are placed around the corners, as the edges and corners are the most vulnerable to damage. The top layer of solar panels should be placed “sunny side” facing up. Once all of the panels are loaded, the shipment is then wrapped in stretch foil. Pallets of solar panels are then banded to secure the shipment.