Technical guidance for domestic solar container vehicles

What are the requirements for loading a car into a container?

The vehicle must be driven into the correct position. The vehicles are secured before loading into the container. There should be a sufficient clearance between the cars and the container structure. The recommendation is about 80 mm.

Should solar PV supply chain services be included in the IRENA report?

This IRENA report takes stock of the key quality infrastructure (technical) and ESG services that should be considered by solar PV stakeholders to bolster supply chain activities, as well as make them more inclusive. Download Annex data here.

Are there safety guidelines for EVs?

Although some governments and regional organizations have already published safety guidelines in response to this increase in the maritime transportation of EVs, there is currently nothing at the international level that can be commonly applied worldwide.

How to secure a car in a container?

Make sure to put the handbrake on and the vehicle in gear whether on pallet, rack or on container floor. Make sure the handbrake is on before unlashing the vehicle. If cars are to be stacked inside the container, the maximum angle at which they are secured is advised to be 25°.

Why is supply chain development important for solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity growth?

Supply chain development is crucial for solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity growth; however, most of its crucial value chain segments are concentrated in specific geographies such as China, Europe and the United States. Hence, from a sustainability perspective, it is critical that these supply chains become more diversified and resilient.

Will China introduce new fire safety requirements for ships carrying new-energy vehicles?

China submits proposal for a new plan for developing fire safety requirements for ships carrying new-energy vehicles. (MSC 104/15/19) Committee agrees to begin discussing amending SOLAS and the FSS Code to incorporate new fire safety requirements for ships carrying new-energy vehicles and also said amendments on 1 January 2028.