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. 20 foot containers can expand from 3,000W of solar up to 6,000W. We love the strategically placed solar panels on top of the container roof - we've accomplished this secure mounting with our field tested RPS Scalable. The average portable solar container ranges from $15,000 to $100,000+ based on three key factors: 1. Solar panels (monocrystalline vs. Inverter quality (Modified sine wave vs. pure sine wave). Container photovoltaic systems combine solar panels with storage and control systems in shipping-container frames.