the disclosure relates to a method and to a device for fully automatically selecting and packing photovoltaic solar modules , for example , produced in mass production . the device may include the following characteristics : a production line , b ) a quality checking device having devices for mechanical final testing and electrical final testing , c ) an assembly device for module carriers , d ) a device for distributing and stacking the solar modules in the horizontal and vertical direction according to particular selection criteria at acceptance locations corresponding to said selection criteria , e ) devices for placing strips as spacers between stacked modules , wherein different types of strips can be taken from a magazine , f ) devices for collating packages of a plurality of solar modules at each acceptance location , wherein aid devices each comprise a film wrapper , a protective cap applicator , and a strapping device .