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Clean Energy’s Full Circle Packaging Provider

PVpallet is building a complete reusable packaging ecosystem for the solar industry. Why? Because solar companies are spending billions of dollars every year on packaging—and then throwing it into landfills after just one use. At PVpallet, we’re cleaning up the industry with innovative, reusable packaging solutions while also saving solar companies time and money.

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REASONS TO INVEST

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MARKET & TRACTION: Since our last raise, we’ve helped over 130 companies integrate reusable packaging into their operations and generated more than $3.5M in lifetime revenue.

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GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION: Our expanded product line provides reusable packaging solutions to the entire solar industry. Manufacturers, distributors, EPCs, and installers across the globe have successfully integrated PVpallet products into their operations. 

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INDUSTRY GROWTH: 32.4 gigawatts of new capacity were installed in the US in 2023, a 51% increase over 2022. Plus, domestic solar manufacturing is expected to more than double in the next five years .

TEAM

Philip Schwarz

Philip Schwarz • CEO, CFO, Co-Founder, President, Board Member, Secretary

Philip leads PVpallet's vision and strategy with a focus on innovation and precision, drawing on his background in mechanical engineering and business. He brings to the team nearly 20 years of experience in renewables, including project development, engineering, construction, and operations & maintenance. Throughout his career, Philip saw firsthand the need for sustainable packaging, which led him to co-found PVpallet. His commitment to environmental stewardship goes beyond the solar industry. It’s deeply personal, shaped by a love for backpacking and a desire to leave a healthier planet for his three children.

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Jeff Mitchell

Jeff Mitchell • Chief Operating Officer

Jeff manages the business operations at PVpallet, bringing a wealth of expertise to the role. With over 30 years in the packaging and plastics industries, Jeff's extensive experience encompasses plastics manufacturing, reusable packaging, product development, and plant management. He has spent 16 years in business leadership, excelling as a cross-functional manager with a proven track record of building and guiding high-performing teams to drive organizational success. At PVpallet, Jeff plays a crucial role in converting the company's vision into a practical and sustainable strategy. He is adept at collaborating with key industry clients to forge strong relationships, identify product needs, and deliver mutually beneficial results.

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Vanessa Benkert

Vanessa Benkert • Chief Marketing Officer

Vanessa leads marketing and brand strategy at PVpallet. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has a proven track record of developing and executing marketing initiatives for a range of companies, from small startups to large international organizations. Her skillset includes big picture thinking as well as hands-on tasks like website development, graphic design, and writing. Successfully starting and managing her own marketing agency for over 10 years highlights her entrepreneurial spirit and leadership. Vanessa sets herself apart in her ability to masterfully blend creativity and storytelling with strategy.

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the pitch

Pioneering Sustainable Packaging for Solar Energy

We’re a team of solar and packaging enthusiasts who help solar companies become more sustainable (and save time and money in the process). Drawing inspiration from the success of reusable packaging in other industries like automotive and agriculture, we had a vision to create a reusable packaging ecosystem for the solar industry. Our first priority was to address the issues caused by traditional solar panel packaging: damaged solar panels, rotting pallets, loose solar panel storage, safety concerns, and disposal fees. In 2022, we launched our patented PVpallet Series X—a reusable pallet engineered to reduce waste and protect solar panels in transit. That was Phase I of our growth plan. 


However, the problem with solar packaging goes far beyond solar panels—single-use packaging is used to ship everything that goes into a solar installation, like electrical equipment and racking components. So in Phase II, we expanded our product line to better address the entire solar industry. Our reusable bulk bins, for example, are a great fit for solar electrical components and hardware. We’re also working directly with industry-leading manufacturers to create custom packaging that fits their products perfectly.  


Finally, in Phase III, we’re developing ways to make reusable packaging easier for our customers to adopt—and creating recurring revenue streams in the process. PVloop, our turnkey reverse logistics program, includes environmental analytics, product tracking, cleaning, and refurbishment. And our new packaging rental program makes PVpallet products an option for one-time projects and short-term use.


Manufacturers, distributors, EPCs, and installers across the globe have successfully integrated PVpallet products into their operations—resulting in reduced waste and improved efficiency. With more than 130 customers and over $3.5 million in revenue to date, we have just scratched the surface of the solar industry.


the problem

Single-Use Packaging is Costing the Solar Industry Billions


When it comes to packaging waste, there’s both CAPEX and hidden costs like disposal fees and product damages. In 2023, the U.S. solar industry spent an estimated $420 million on packaging CAPEX, and then another $84 million in disposal fees. Scaled globally, that’s $5.7 billion in CAPEX and another $1 billion to send 2.6 billion pounds of wood waste to landfills.1 In addition to packaging waste, we estimate that about 3% of solar panels are damaged in transit. That’s about $4 billion in wasted product every year.2 Single-use packaging also contributes to safety concerns and process inefficiencies. In other words, it’s just not sustainable.


We believe that solar companies (and the planet) deserve a better solution.


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our solution

We're Building a Reusable Packaging Ecosystem for Solar Energy


We’re not just selling plastic boxes. We’re building a complete reusable packaging ecosystem to help the solar industry clean up its act. We offer an entire line of reusable packaging products and services tailored to solar companies—from solar panel pallets and bulk bins to reverse logistics solutions. The goal? To transform packaging from a cost center into a source of savings and operational efficiency. 




Beyond the CAPEX savings, in which the payback is generally between 2-5 uses, customers across the globe have reduced waste, improved safety, and overhauled their operations. And we have the numbers to back it up. Customer case studies show increased safety, efficiency gains, and 92-100% decrease in product breakage3. One customer saved 260 hours in just 6 months—an average of one hour per job4. And when it comes to sustainability, a third-party Life Cycle Assessment illustrated that our reusable packaging system had as much as 1/10 of the environmental impact compared to single-use packaging5. In other words, reusable packaging just makes sense.



We’ve spent the last three years educating the solar industry about the benefits of reusable packaging—and industry gets it. But integrating reusable packaging into an entire supply chain takes time. That’s why we are focusing on ways to make reusable packaging easier to adopt. Our PVloop program, for example, is a turnkey reverse logistics program and tracking software that includes environmental analytics, product tracking, cleaning, and refurbishment so integrating reusable packaging is seamless. We’re also adding a flexible packaging rental program makes that PVpallet products an option for one-time projects and short-term use.


the market & our traction

Steady Traction in the Solar Market 


Renewable energy is the future of sustainable power generation. In the last decade alone, solar power has experienced an average annual growth rate of 25%6. 32.4 gigawatts of new capacity were installed in the U.S. in 2023, a 51% increase over 2022. Domestic manufacturing is expected to double in the next five years7—with more than 50 new domestic manufacturing facilities currently under construction8. Based on 2023 installations, we estimate that the domestic solar packaging market is valued at $420 million, putting the global market value at nearly $5.7 billion9. That’s a lot of wood and cardboard. By our calculations, the domestic solar market will require more than 92 million single-use pallets over the next decade, with global needs reaching 1 billion pallets.


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Companies seeking to gain a competitive advantage are differentiating themselves by the quality of their packaging. Since launching product in June 2022, we have generated over $3.5 million in revenue and served over 130 customers worldwide. Our customers, which include large-scale EPCs and industry-leading manufacturers, are not only passionate about sustainable solutions—they are benefiting from reduced costs and added operational efficiencies. 

why invest

Help Us Clean Up the Solar Industry 


Investing in PVpallet is investing in the future of solar and the planet. The goal of the solar industry is to provide renewable, clean energy for a more sustainable future. Why shouldn’t solar’s packaging align with its mission? We have established a comprehensive product development plan to sustain our competitive advantage and meet the evolving needs of our expanding market. Our future goals include:


  • Broadening our products to include pallets built exclusively for utility and residential solar panels
  • Investing in manufacturing automation to lower costs 
  • Partnering with solar manufacturers and EPCs to develop custom packaging
  • Scaling our PVloop program
  • Pursuing international expansion

Once we have a solid foothold in the solar industry, we plan to expand to other industries—starting with the broader renewables market. 


Will you join us on our journey to make packaging more sustainable? Your investment can help us scale faster, grow our team, and prevent single-use packaging from filling up landfills. 


Help green up the solar industry. Invest in PVpallet today!



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PVpallet is building a complete reusable packaging ecosystem for the solar industry. Why? Because solar companies are spending billions of dollars every year on packaging—and then throwing it into landfills after just one use. At PVpallet, we’re cleaning up the industry with innovative, reusable packaging solutions while also saving solar companies time and money.

TERMS

PVpallet
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$31.31
DEADLINE
Jan. 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM UTC
VALUATION
$22.5M
FUNDING GOAL
$7.5K - $618K
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$500.96
MAX INVESTMENT
$617,996.78
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
239
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
19,738
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
SHARES OFFERED
Common Stock

Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares

*Maximum number of shares offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.

Voting Rights of Securities Sold in this Offering

Voting Proxy. Each Subscriber shall appoint the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”), or his or her successor, as the Subscriber’s true and lawful proxy and attorney, with the power to act alone and with full power of substitution, to, consistent with this instrument and on behalf of the Subscriber, (i) vote all Securities, (ii) give and receive notices and communications, (iii) execute any instrument or document that the CEO determines is necessary or appropriate in the exercise of its authority under this instrument, and (iv) take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the CEO for the accomplishment of the foregoing. The proxy and power granted by the Subscriber pursuant to this Section are coupled with an interest. Such proxy and power will be irrevocable. The proxy and power, so long as the Subscriber is an individual, will survive the death, incompetency and disability of the Subscriber and, so long as the Subscriber is an entity, will survive the merger or reorganization of the Subscriber or any other entity holding the Securities. However, the Proxy will terminate upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 covering the offer and sale of Common Stock or the effectiveness of a registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 covering the Common Stock.

Investment Incentives and Bonuses*

Loyalty Bonus

Loyal past investors and customers, your commitment to sustainability and innovation earns you 30% bonus shares.

Time-Based Perks

Early Bird 1: Invest $1,000+ within the first 2 weeks and receive 10% bonus shares

Early Bird 2: Invest $5,000+ within the first 2 weeks and receive 15% bonus shares

Early Bird 3: Invest $10,000+ within the first 2 weeks and receive 20% bonus shares

Early Bird 4: Invest $20,000+ within the first 2 weeks and receive 25% bonus shares

Early Bird 5: Invest $50,000+ within the first 2 weeks and receive 30% bonus shares

Flash Perk 1: Invest $5,000+ between days 35 - 40 and receive 10% bonus shares

Flash Perk 2: Invest $5,000+ between days 60 - 65 and receive 10% bonus shares

Amount-Based Perks

Efficiency Innovator: Invest $508+ and receive 5% discount on the next order.

Eco Implementer: Invest $1,000+ and receive 2% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order.

Solar Steward: Invest $5,000+ and receive 5% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order.

Renewable Pioneer: Invest $10,000+ and receive 10% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order, exclusive online Q&A session with the CEO, PVpallet Swag.

Sustainability Leader: Invest $25,000+ and receive 15% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order, exclusive online Q&A session with the CEO, PVpallet Swag.

Visionary Investor: Invest $50,000+ and receive 20% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order, social post with name recognition, exclusive online Q&A session with the CEO, PVpallet Swag.

*In order to receive perks from an investment, one must submit a single investment in the same offering that meets the minimum perk requirement. Bonus shares from perks will not be granted if an investor submits multiple investments that, when combined, meet the perk requirement. All perks occur when the offering is completed.

Crowdfunding investments made through a self-directed IRA cannot receive non-bonus share perks due to tax laws. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) prohibits self-dealing transactions in which the investor receives an immediate, personal financial gain on investments owned by their retirement account. As a result, an investor must refuse those non-bonus share perks because they would be receiving a benefit from their IRA account.

The 10% StartEngine Venture Club Bonus

PVPallet, Inc. will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Venture Club.

This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Common Stock at $31.31 / share, you will receive 110 shares of Common Stock, meaning you’ll own 110 shares for $3,131. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.

This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investor’s eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.

Investors will receive the highest single bonus they are eligible for among the bonuses based on the amount invested and the time of offering elapsed (if any). Eligible investors will also receive the highest single bonus they qualify for, plus the Venture Club bonus and the Loyalty Bonus.

Irregular Use of Proceeds

The Company might incur Irregular Use of Proceeds that may include but are not limited to the following over $10,000: Vendor payments.

PRESS

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Solar Power World

The delicate matter of protecting solar panels during shipping, handling and extended storage

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Reusable Packaging News

Solar-Flex Pallet to Revolutionize Solar Packaging in Europe

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Solar Power World

PVpallet, Heliene partner on sustainable solar panel packaging

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Solar Magazine (Netherlands)

PVpallet: fast rising star in circular and damage-free transport of solar panels

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Solar Power World

Entrepreneurs finally bring real sustainability to solar

ALL UPDATES

01.13.25

2024: Year in Review

Press articles. New product prototypes. Podcast interviews. Global partnerships. 2024 was another remarkable year for PVpallet. 

With over two years of product distribution under our belt, we’re no longer the new kids on the block in the solar space. To maintain our momentum, we’ve been refining our processes, sharpening our vision, and staying focused on our mission to eliminate waste streams through innovative, reusable packaging solutions.

Here are our 2024 highlights.

Q1 2024

  • PVloop Trial. Trialed our PVloop program with a global solar tracker manufacturer. This program includes a custom TMS that tracks the customer’s reusable packaging fleet and provides key sustainability metrics. Once complete, the customer plans to scale the program with their remaining sub-suppliers.

  • Decommission Success Story. Completed a success story with solar installer Sunstall, who used Series X units to decommission and reinstall a solar array.

  • Speaking from Coast to Coast. Our CEO Philip Schwarz had multiple opportunities to share our mission and vision across the country, including a presentation on reusable packaging benefits at RE+ Northern California and a panel discussion on the next generation of reusable packaging design at the U.S. Department of Energy’s SETO Peer Review conference in Washington DC.

  • Packaging Consulting. Collaborated with several customers on custom dunnage and packaging solutions including an international shipment of solar panels that required premium product protection.

  • Product Development. Continued to customize PVpallet Series X.L to spec for customers with larger solar panels as well as explore other design modifications that will further enhance the usability of the product.

Q2 2024

  • Heliene Prototype. Completed prototypes of a custom pallet design for Heliene, one of the largest solar manufacturers in North America. Their custom pallet design was unveiled at Midwest Solar Expo and on social media.

  • Press Highlight. PVpallet was featured in an article by Solar Power World called “Handle with Care” that highlights solar panel breakage issues and how PVpallet is helping to solve them. The article noted that “PVpallet is a safer packaging option for both the panels and the humans moving them.”

  • eCommerce Site Launch. Launched our online store, enabling website visitors to easily purchase off-the-shelf products.

  • Top Tier Partner. Our mold fabrication partner, MSI Mold Builders, showcased Series X at NPE, the largest plastics show in North America. A case study was presented alongside the pallet display to fully demonstrate the complexity of our unique solar panel pallet.

Q3 2024

  • Growing Traction. Exhibited at RE+ 2024, the largest renewables conference in North America with over 40,000 attendees. Booth traffic was steady throughout the three days of exhibiting. Leads generated from the show include large-scale EPCs and international manufacturers. We also had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with manufacturing partners Heliene and Premier PV.

  • Utility Scale Success. Co-presented at RE+ with Ryan Schofield, Vice President of Premier PV, about the benefits of reusable packaging for utility scale solar sites. Ryan and his team show proof of concept that reusable packaging can not only work on large-scale projects—it improves efficiency and reduces costs to both the installer and manufacturer.

  • Team Growth. Hired Jeff Mitchell as COO. He brings to the team over 30 years of experience in packaging including plastics manufacturing, reusable packaging, product development, and plant management. His background helps set us apart as the leading packaging experts for solar.

  • Podcast Interview. Featured in Suncast Media’s podcast, highlighting the issues associated with single-use packaging and how solar companies can benefits from transitioning to reusable packaging.

  • Life Cycle Assessment. Published a summary of our third-party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing the environmental impact of a wood pallet system to a PVpallet system.

Q4 2024

  • Equity Crowdfunding Campaign. Launched our crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, enabling us to offer investment options to a larger audience. The use of funds is centered around rapid growth initiatives including new product R&D, turnkey reverse logistics scale-up, software and technology development, warehouse automation, and go-to-market execution.

  • Custom Packaging. Our custom packaging pipeline reached an all-time high as we continue to increase our capacity to meet the diverse packaging needs of the solar industry. 

  • Optimized Pricing. PVpallet Series X matured beyond the introduction phase, allowing us to set pricing that better aligns with market demands—ensuring we stay competitive both within the solar industry and beyond.

  • Consistent Quality. Josef Magiera, Logistics Coordinator at MaxSolar, shared his experience with our team and solar panel pallet. His insights highlight the real-world benefits of PVpallet’s solutions—from reducing damage during transit to optimizing warehouse space—all backed by exceptional customer service.

  • Expanded Product Line. Expanded the products available on our online store to include additional BOS bulk bin sizes and flat pallets. 

  • Best Year Yet. We closed out 2024 with our best sales year yet as we continued to engage with customers across the globe and grow our relationships with key partners.

Thank you for being a key part of our journey as we revolutionize solar packaging. Looking ahead, 2025 is set to be a record-breaking year. Together, we’re making a real impact, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’re achieved.

01.10.25

Notice of Material Change in Offering

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01.10.25

Notice of Material Change in Offering

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12.26.24

Final Day of Flash Perks!

We believe a green industry like solar deserves innovative, reusable packaging—so we’re creating it. Will you to join our mission to transform the future of solar packaging?

Together, we can revolutionize the solar industry! Invest $5,000 by 7 AM on December 27 and get 10% bonus shares.

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You should read the Offering Circular and Risks related to this offering before investing. This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

12.23.24

❄️ Happy Holidays from PVpallet! ❄️

As the holiday season is in full swing, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our journey. Your support has been instrumental in helping us drive innovation in the solar industry, and together, we’re making a real difference for the future of the planet. 🌟

If you’ve been following along and waiting for the right moment to invest, now is a great time. Our limited-time flash perk is available until 7 AM on December 27, making it an ideal opportunity to grow alongside us as we gear up for an exciting 2025.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, hope, and good cheer. Here’s to an even brighter year ahead—together!

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You should read the Offering Circular and Risks related to this offering before investing. This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

12.22.24

Flash Perks Alert!


We believe a green industry like solar deserves innovative, reusable packaging—so we’re creating it. Will you to join our mission to transform the future of solar packaging?

Together, we can revolutionize the solar industry! Invest $5,000 by December 27 and get 10% bonus shares.


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You should read the Offering Circular and Risks related to this offering before investing. This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

12.20.24

6 Benefits of Reusable Packaging for Utility Solar

This year at RE+, PVpallet CEO Philip Schwarz and Ryan Schofield, Vice President of Premier PV, highlighted the advantages of reusable packaging for utility-scale solar projects. Premier PV, a leader in solar eBOS manufacturing, has embraced reusable packaging from the start. Their products, which include combiner boxes, splice boxes, harness solutions, and load break disconnects, are all delivered in sustainable packaging.

Their presentation addressed challenges of single-use packaging and showcased strategies for integrating reusable solutions into the utility solar supply chain.

Here are 6 key takeaways from their discussion.

1. Cost Reduction

PHILIP SCHWARZ: When replacing wood pallets with reusable pallets, you're often looking at 5-10 times the CAPEX, which sounds very cost prohibitive. But that’s just for the first use—and doesn’t include any additional OPEX savings. Take, for example, the disposal costs on utility job sites. EPCs, companies that manage the engineering, procurement, and construction for large-scale solar installations, are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars just to throw wood pallets into landfills. Implementing reusable packaging reduces both disposal fees and product damages. There are also other added benefits like improved safety and optimized storage. In most cases, we find that within 2-5 uses, reusable packaging pays for itself when compared to wood pallets.

2. Contingency Dollars

PHILIP SCHWARZ: How do you know your packaging assets are going to be returned? Ryan, this is something Premier PV has solved on utility scale job sites. You’ve found ways to implement a return program with your customers. You’ve basically created the model for our industry to follow. 

RYAN SCHOFIELD: We’ve definitely found a solution that works for utility scale projects. I think a lot of people say reusable packaging is not possible with that size of a project—but it is possible. The reusable crates and scheduled deliveries are hugely beneficial for our EPC clients, so what we've been able to do is build the price of the crate into the price per megawatt of the project. By building the price in, it creates a returnable dollar amount back to your customer that is then refundable when the crates are returned. In other words, you're creating contingency dollars in the project. So as your customer gets close to the end of the project and close on their budget, you’re providing a dollar figure that sits out there. Then, when you return the crates or pallets, you can use those dollars to spread to other areas where you think you may be over budget. Rather than paying for packaging and then paying more to send it to a landfill, our EPC customers are investing in packaging that is protecting their equipment, creating efficiency gains, saving them money, and adding contingency dollars to their project.

3. Quality Assurance

PHILIP SCHWARZ: In most cases, the added strength and stability of reusable packaging allows you to better protect your product and optimize your storage space by stacking.

RYAN SCHOFIELD:  Our reusable crates help us protect our material while it’s waiting to be installed. In traditional cardboard and wood packaging, the boxes fall apart. Then your harnesses get in the mud, they get caked with debris. Those boxes are full of all types of connectors, which are then jeopardized. So our reusable crates are a way to keep our products clean and ready for installation. It really ensures that the quality of our product is maintained until the customer is ready to be installed.

4. Laydown Area Efficiency

PHILIP SCHWARZ: For many of our customers, switching to a more robust, reusable packaging solution helps with storage as well as loading and unloading. So if you have product delivered to your job site, but the installation is delayed or it’s just not time to use that component, you can store your eBOS equipment and solar panels in stacks without damaging the product or using acreage. 

RYAN SCHOFIELD: Exactly. Being able to stack pallets of product saves footprint in your laydown area. Using reusable crates also allows you to label the bins so everyone knows exactly what's in the box without having to open it. It prevents utility scale sites from having to deal with boxes that have deteriorated, including the label, and then trying to go back to identify what exactly is in each box. Which, again, directly ties back to spending labor dollars to sort through the boxes and figure out what harness or other product is in is each box. We label everything, so the installation goes smoothly. When you go to install your harnesses, you know exactly where each product is and can easily make sure the right harnesses are in the right array. 

5. Product Visibility

PHILIP SCHWARZ: One of the great things about reusable packaging is that it allows you to invest more in your tracking so you have full visibility to your entire supply chain. You know you're going to use the packaging again—it's an asset at this point—so you can add barcodes, RFID, or even do GPS tracking if you want to know in real time where everything is.

RYAN SCHOFIELD: At Premier PV, we provide a packaging slip with a barcode so when the package gets to a project site, we know exactly where the harnesses are. This process solves a problem that is way too common on project sites: missing product. Keep in mind, these sites are often two miles wide by two miles long. There are hundreds of truckloads that need to be unloaded and delivered to the right array for installation. One of the most common things manufacturers run into is that material goes missing. So what the barcode and packaging slip combination allows us to do is to go back in and know where the EPC’s material is located on the site, which improves efficiency.  You're able to pull up a package, scan it, know exactly where this particular block or that particular array of packages is, and help your customer locate the product quickly.

6. Sustainability

PHILIP SCHWARZ: Sustainability is a big topic for our industry. We did a third-party life cycle analysis to compare single-use packaging to reusable packaging. The result? Reusable packaging has 1/10 the carbon footprint when compared to wood pallets. In other words, it’s a huge win on the sustainability side.

RYAN SCHOFIELD: If there’s a path to reducing waste, it’s beneficial to all. Reusable packaging doesn’t just provide savings and value to our customers. It benefits the entire solar supply chain while also reducing our environmental impact.

12.19.24

Reminder: Investor Webinar TODAY at 2:30 PM CT

Investor Webinar: Our Path to Sustainable Growth

Join our exclusive investor webinar and gain an inside look at PVpallet’s vision for sustainable growth. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore our revenue roadmap, understand our strategy, and ask our CEO your most pressing questions. Don’t miss this chance to see how PVpallet is shaping the future of solar and delivering results to investors.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, December 19
  • Time: 2:30 - 3:20 PM CT
  • Format: Virtual webinar with live Q&A
  • Registration: Click here to register

What You’ll Learn

  • Strategic Vision: Discover how PVpallet is redefining solar packaging through innovative, growth-oriented solutions.
  • PVloop Updates: Take an in-depth look at our PVloop program, including the latest on software development and rental offerings.
  • Investor-Focused Insights: Understand how we’re positioning PVpallet to maintain market leadership while delivering value to investors.
  • Direct Access to Leadership: Engage in a live Q&A session with our CEO and get clarity on PVpallet’s growth trajectory.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of solar!


12.16.24

Investor Webinar THIS THURSDAY

Investor Webinar: Our Path to Sustainable Growth

Join our exclusive investor webinar and gain an inside look at PVpallet’s vision for sustainable growth. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore our revenue roadmap, understand our strategy, and ask our CEO your most pressing questions. Don’t miss this chance to see how PVpallet is shaping the future of solar and delivering results to investors.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, December 19
  • Time: 2:30 - 3:20 PM CT
  • Format: Virtual webinar with live Q&A
  • Registration: Click here to register

What You’ll Learn

  • Strategic Vision: Discover how PVpallet is redefining solar packaging through innovative, growth-oriented solutions.
  • PVloop Updates: Take an in-depth look at our PVloop program, including the latest on software development and rental offerings.
  • Investor-Focused Insights: Understand how we’re positioning PVpallet to maintain market leadership while delivering value to investors.
  • Direct Access to Leadership: Engage in a live Q&A session with our CEO and get clarity on PVpallet’s growth trajectory.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of solar!


12.12.24

Investor Webinar: Thursday, Dec 19

Investor Webinar: Our Path to Sustainable Growth

Join our exclusive investor webinar and gain an inside look at PVpallet’s vision for sustainable growth. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore our revenue roadmap, understand our strategy, and ask our CEO your most pressing questions. Don’t miss this chance to see how PVpallet is shaping the future of solar and delivering results to investors.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, December 19
  • Time: 2:30 - 3:20 PM CT
  • Format: Virtual webinar with live Q&A
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What You’ll Learn

  • Strategic Vision: Discover how PVpallet is redefining solar packaging through innovative, growth-oriented solutions.
  • PVloop Updates: Take an in-depth look at our PVloop program, including the latest on software development and rental offerings.
  • Investor-Focused Insights: Understand how we’re positioning PVpallet to maintain market leadership while delivering value to investors.
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REWARDS

Multiple investments in an offering cannot be combined to qualify for a larger campaign reward.

10%

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Members get an extra 10% shares in addition to rewards below!

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Venture Club

Venture Club Members earn 10% bonus shares on top of this and all eligible investments for an entire year. Not a member? Sign up at checkout ($275/year).

$508

Efficiency Innovator

Invest $508+ and receive 5% discount on the next order.

$1,000

Eco Implementer

Invest $1,000+ and receive 2% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order.

$5,000

Solar Steward

Invest $5,000+ and receive 5% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order.

$10,000

Renewable Pioneer

Invest $10,000+ and receive 10% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order, exclusive online Q&A session with the CEO, PVpallet Swag.

$25,000

Sustainability Leader

Invest $25,000+ and receive 15% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order, exclusive online Q&A session with the CEO, PVpallet Swag.

$50,000

Visionary Investor

Invest $50,000+ and receive 20% bonus shares, 10% discount on the next order, social post with name recognition, exclusive online Q&A session with the CEO, PVpallet Swag.

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Patricia Dashti

7 months ago

Let me give you another business this product would be good for. Windshield replacement glass breakage is huge. This product would be great if you looked into preventing the losses incurred daily because shipments of windshield glass needs to be better protected. PPG in Chillicothe, Ohio has significant losses in shipping this product. Other glass companies most likely have similar problems. Diversify the use of your product & your success should be great!

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Philip Schwarz

PVpallet

7 months ago

Hi Patricia, thanks for your message! You are spot on, there are many other industries that could benefit from our large format reusable and stackable pallets—windshields, doors/windows, furniture, and artwork, just to name a few. There are also others that may be less obvious but have big market potential. Part of our planned use of funds is to invest in additional sales and marketing resources so that we can make an aggressive push into these other markets. Now that we’ve established a strong foothold in the solar industry, it’s time to expand our reach. We would love your support to make that happen! -Philip

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