Short version: From 2024, it costs between $2,800 and $5,500 to ship a 20-foot container of solar panels around the world, depending on origin, destination, fuel prices, and demand. The 40-foot container, which is the one used for larger installations, ranges from $4,500. . Whether you're a solar startup importing your first bulk order from Shenzhen or a do-it-yourselfer outfitting a container home in the Arizona desert, the cost of shipping solar panels in a container is more than just a line item — it can make or break your project budget. This guide is designed. . The Cubner Group has designed the first shipping container solar panel kit on the market. Our NR' 20 L photovoltaic kit offers an innovative and mobile solution for self-consumption. Depending on your geographic location, you can produce up to 4250 kWh per year. This system can accept six-twelve solar modules, of either 60 or 72 cell format (modules not included).