How to protect solar panels from damage during transit
Solar PV panels are fragile, and even perfectly produced panels can get damaged, scratched, or non-functional due to poor logistic services. Statistics show that almost 5% of panel damages occur during shipping and transportation. 80% of globally installed solar PV modules are produced in Asia, primarily in Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and approximately 50% in China. The journey of these modules to reach their destination is long. For example, think of modules manufactured in China that then take a long sea route to Europe or the U.S. and thereafter land in ports and are transferred to transport wagons to move further to their destination. What causes damages to solar panes during transport During their journey, solar PV panels are exposed to various risks. There can be a certain amount of mechanical stress that gets exerted upon the module in the transportation process. The reasons can range anywhere from rough handling of the packed modules to vibrations or shocks that oc...