The Hidden Cost of Solar PV Logistics
Financial Risk
In Australia alone, a conservative 2% breakage rate results in an estimated A$37.5M in annual losses — excluding downstream warranty exposure and reputational risk.
Performance Risk
Transport vibration and poor handling create latent microcracks in PV modules. These defects degrade long‑term energy yield, increase LCOE, and remain invisible until years after installation.
Compliance Failure
Single‑use PV packaging generates over 3,000 tonnes of soft plastic waste, 2,750 tonnes of cardboard and up to 9,000 tonnes of single use pallets annually in Australia, driving disposal costs, EPR fees, and failure to meet APCO and ESG obligations.
Work, Health & Safety Risk
Manual handling of large, fragile PV modules presents significant WHS risk. Xactra’s engineered packaging is designed for safe, efficient loading and unloading, reducing manual effort, improving ergonomics, and supporting safer handling across the logistics chain.