Commercial Solar Panels — Pallet & Container Pricing
Portlandia Electric Supply stocks 400–700W commercial-class modules in warehouse quantity and sells them the way commercial buyers actually purchase: by the pallet and by the container. Retail pricing already steps down from roughly $0.33/W at the 400W class to about $0.26/W at the 700W class — and full-pallet pricing lands below the online number. International module prices set the floor; our job is to get US-warehoused, UL-listed panels to your dock at numbers that make importers nervous.
The $/W ladder: wattage class sets your baseline
Per-watt cost falls as module wattage rises. These are real retail anchors from our current catalog — pallet and container quotes come in lower:
| Wattage class | Typical use | Retail $/W anchor |
|---|---|---|
| 400–430W | Residential & light commercial rooftops | ~$0.33/W |
| 440–500W | Commercial rooftops, carports | ~$0.25–0.35/W |
| 535–600W | Large commercial & small ground-mount | ~$0.29–0.30/W |
| 650–700W+ bifacial | Commercial & utility-scale arrays | ~$0.26/W |
Buy the pallet and each rung drops further — the more watts per pallet, the lower your $/W. Send your target wattage and quantity and we return single / pallet / container pricing side by side.
Real inventory, US-warehoused
These are stocked lines, not brokered listings. Brands currently active in the catalog include Hanersun (430–445W HITouch5N N-TOPCon), VSUN (400W mono through 700W N-type bifacial dual-glass), LONGi (345–540W+ Hi-MO classes), Risen Energy (535–555W RSM110-8), and Eurener (MEPV European-made modules).
Freight & logistics, handled
Solar panels move LTL freight, and we quote it that way — no surprise parcel surcharges on a 50 lb module. What to expect:
- Pallet quantities: most commercial modules pack 26–36 panels per pallet depending on dimensions — roughly 11–19 kW of modules per pallet position.
- Liftgate service available for job sites and businesses without a dock or forklift.
- Commercial-address delivery with a loading dock is the cheapest lane; residential and limited-access delivery quoted up front.
- US + territories: we ship to all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands — island freight for off-grid and commercial Caribbean projects is a routine quote for us, not an exception.
- Itemized freight on every volume quote before you commit — module price and freight price never blended.
Who buys this way
- Installers & contractors — pallet-quantity pricing with certs and datasheets your AHJ expects, delivered to the shop or the job site.
- EPCs — container pricing, scheduled ship windows, and written lead times that survive a project review.
- Off-grid & commercial projects — high-wattage bifacial classes for ground-mount and island systems, PR/USVI freight included.
- Resellers & distributors — buy the ladder where it makes sense; container quotes on request.
Commercial solar FAQ
Is there a minimum order for commercial pricing?
No minimum to buy — single panels can be ordered online any time. Pallet pricing starts at one full pallet (typically 26–36 panels depending on the module), and container pricing usually starts around 300 panels. Send a quote request with your wattage class and quantity and we price the full ladder: single, pallet, and container.
How much does freight cost for a pallet of solar panels?
Panels ship LTL freight, and cost depends on pallet count, total weight, and destination — a single pallet to a commercial address with a loading dock is the cheapest way to move modules. Liftgate delivery is available for job sites without a dock or forklift. Every volume quote includes an itemized freight line before you commit, and we ship to all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
What is the lead time on pallet and container orders?
Most in-stock panels leave the warehouse within a few business days of payment, with transit time on top set by the LTL carrier and lane. For container-quantity or project-scheduled orders, your written quote confirms the lead time and ship window before anything is billed — no surprises after the PO.
Are your commercial panels UL and IEC certified?
Yes. The modules we stock for commercial work — Hanersun, VSUN, LONGi, Risen Energy, and Eurener — carry UL 61730 listing for the US market, and most lines also hold IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 certification. Certification documents and datasheets are provided with every quote so your AHJ and engineer of record have what they need.
How does volume pricing work?
Retail per-watt pricing steps down as wattage class goes up: roughly $0.33/W at the 400W class down to about $0.26/W at the 700W class. Full-pallet pricing lands below the online retail number, and container pricing is quoted per project. The more watts per pallet you buy, the lower the $/W — request a quote with your target wattage and quantity for exact numbers.