PVpallet, Inc.  

Kirksville,  MO 
United States
https://www.pvpallet.com/

• Booth: 1744

PVpallet is rethinking solar shipping with the solar industry's first recyclable, reusable, collapsible pallet system designed specifically for shipping and protecting solar PV modules. PVpallet improves efficiencies and reduces costs throughout the entire solar supply chain, including manufacturing, distribution, installation, decommissioning and recycling, warehouse storage and construction waste disposal.

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• PVpallet is Ready to Rethink Solar Shipping with Game-Changing Solution (Nov 18, 2021)

  The first generation of reusable, recyclable shipping pallets for solar PV modules is ready for use with key clients.  

  

  PVpallet Co-founders Steven Kottwitz, Ethan Wollbrink, Luke Phelps, Philip Schwarz with First Generation PVpallets

  Montrose, IA: The first recyclable, reusable, adjustable and collapsible pallet system designed specifically for shipping and protecting solar PV modules is ready for testing with key clients. Full production is set for Q1 2022.

  PVpallet aims to revolutionize the solar shipping industry in one efficient, meaningful way: by replacing traditional wood shipping pallets.

  Discussing the true cost of a wood shipping pallet, PVpallet Co-Founder and General Manager Luke Phelps emphasized the importance of understanding the "full picture" of a wood pallet's life cycle: build costs, labor, transportation and handling fees, PV module breakage rates, and disposal costs that are the result of shipping with flimsy, unstable wood pallets.

  There are also environmental costs. The life cycle of a wood pallet begins in the forest. In 2020 alone, an estimated 198,000 trees were needed to build the 1,580,000 wood pallets that shipped solar PV modules. When wood pallets become unusable, often after a single use, they are typically thrown away. As a result, the solar industry contributed to an estimated 60 million pounds of wood waste to US landfills in 2020 alone. That number will only increase as the solar industry continues to see double digit growth year over year.

  “PVpallet aims to change that trajectory by driving real, impactful results,” explains Co-founder and Business Development leader Philip Schwarz. “We want to revolutionize the solar industry and initiate an industry-wide shift in thinking—from a linear to a circular economy.”

  PVpallets are made of discarded, recycled plastic. They are sturdy, fully collapsible, adjust to accommodate 80 – 90% of solar PV modules currently on the market, and stack without putting weight on the solar modules themselves. According to our projections, PVpallets will be reusable around 20 times and are virtually waste-free. At the end of their life cycle, they can be reground and recycled into new PVpallets.

  It's time to rethink solar shipping with a sustainable solution.

  Learn more about our product.

  About PVpallet: PVpallet is the solar industry's first recyclable, reusable, collapsible pallet system designed specifically for shipping and protecting solar PV modules. PVpallet improves efficiencies and reduces costs throughout the entire solar supply chain, including manufacturing, distribution, installation, decommissioning and recycling, warehouse storage and construction waste disposal.

• Live Virtual Demo of Solar Shipping Solution Years in the Making (Nov 18, 2021)

  Solar industry leaders are invited to an exclusive product unveiling with PVpallet co-founders.

  Montrose, IA: After nearly two years of product development, PVpallet (pvpallet.com) will unveil their unique solution to shipping solar PV modules in a live virtual demo on October 21, 2021 at 3 pm.

  With over 35 years of combined experience in the solar industry, PVpallet co-founders knew there had to be a better solution for shipping solar PV modules. “We designed this solution based on the issues we saw firsthand,” explains Co-founder Philip Schwarz. “PVpallet improves efficiencies and reduces both cost and waste throughout the entire solar supply chain.”

  PVpallet aims to revolutionize the solar shipping industry by replacing traditional wood shipping pallets with the industry’s first recyclable, reusable, adjustable, and collapsible pallet system. Co-founders Luke Phelps, Philip Schwarz, Ethan Wollbrink, and Steven Kottwitz will demonstrate the unique features of their shipping solution including: partial load and adjustable width capabilities, load protection, and collapsibility. At the end of the demonstration, attendees are invited to join the conversation and ask questions.

  Watch the Demo Recording

  About PVpallet: PVpallet is the solar industry's first recyclable, reusable, collapsible pallet system designed specifically for shipping and protecting solar PV modules. PVpallet improves efficiencies and reduces costs throughout the entire solar supply chain, including manufacturing, distribution, installation, decommissioning and recycling, warehouse storage and construction waste disposal.

• PVpallet Invites Investors to Join Them in Revolutionizing Solar Shipping (Dec 12, 2021)

  The solar industry’s first reusable, recyclable, collapsible pallet launches Startengine Crowdfunding Campaign

  Montrose, IA: PVpallet (pvpallet.com), the solar industry’s first reusable, recyclable, collapsible pallet for solar modules, launched a fundraising campaign today on the crowdfunding platform StartEngine. Crowdfunding offers an opportunity for investors, both large and small, to share in PVpallet's mission to revolutionize the way solar PV modules are handled and distributed. Participants in the crowdfunding enjoy direct ownership in the solar shipping startup.

  The team at PVpallet has zeroed in on a huge problem: the solar industry typically ships solar panels on single-use wood pallets. These pallets are usually discarded in U.S. landfills, creating an estimated 60 million pounds of wood waste in 2020 alone. As the solar industry continues to grow, the waste problem will grow along with it. “Simply put, we believe the solar industry and our planet deserve better,” explains co-founder Philip Schwarz.

  PVpallet is a purpose-built solar shipping solution to not only replace, but improve upon the status quo of single-use wood pallets. Made of post-consumer HDPE Type 2 plastics, PVpallets can be reused at least 20 times. They are designed to be returned at a 5:1 ratio for reuse. For every 5 truckloads of solar panels sent to a project site, only one truck needs to return with empty pallets. Once a PVpallet finishes its life cycle, it is returned to the manufacturing plant, sent through plastic grinders, and placed back into the injection mold hopper to be made into a new PVpallet.

  Beyond providing a sustainable solution, PVpallet also improves efficiencies and reduces costs throughout the entire solar supply chain. Sliding locks and tabs support partial loads and the adjustable sidewalls accommodate for various module sizes while protecting loads in transit. PVpallets are also stackable up to four high, reducing warehouse storage by as much as 50%.

  Bottom line: PVpallet aims to make a sustainable difference.

  To learn more about this investment opportunity, visit: www.startengine.com/pvpallet

  About PVpallet: PVpallet is the solar industry's first recyclable, reusable, collapsible pallet system designed specifically for shipping and protecting solar PV modules. PVpallet improves efficiencies and reduces costs throughout the entire solar supply chain, including manufacturing, distribution, installation, decommissioning and recycling, warehouse storage and construction waste disposal.

  About StartEngine: StartEngine is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the U.S., where everyday people can find and invest in early-growth companies and startups. StartEngine has helped more than 350 companies raise $150M+ from a community of over 250,000 prospective investors. Based in Los Angeles, the company was created in 2015 by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and Ron Miller.