Services
Managing end-of-life panels resulting from installation breakage, operations, maintenance, weather events, repowering, and decommissioning requires specialized expertise and compliance. SolarPanelRecycling.com (SPR) provides both turnkey and standalone services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Our solar recycling services are designed to be eco-friendly, affordable, and fully compliant.
SPR is the nation’s first utility-scale, ESG-driven recycler. With the most advanced recycling technologies in the US and a strong commitment to continuous research and development, our solar recycling services are designed to be eco-friendly, affordable, and fully compliant.
With multiple owned and operated recycling facilities throughout the US, we service all fifty states and lower the carbon footprint of our clients by offering transportation of their panels to our nearest facility. We partner with solar manufacturers, EPCs, O&Ms, Utility and Energy, and more to offer true solar panel recycling.
SOLAR PANEL RECYCLING
True solar panel recycling involves the clean separation and recovery of all materials within a PV module, including aluminum, glass, silicon, metals, and plastics. At SPR, our advanced technology achieves this clean separation, reintegrating these materials back into the supply chain. Our core mission is to advocate for integrity and establish true solar panel recycling standards in the emerging U.S. market. Our eco-friendly and advanced solar panel recycling lines are offered at our facilities throughout the US.
Incomplete recycling often involves co-mingling panel materials through shred lines not designed for solar panels, resulting in low recycling rates of 10% or less, typically only recovering aluminum. These practices are unsustainable as regulations and industry demands become more stringent. As new regulations on solar recycling and decommissioning are implemented at the local, state, and federal levels, SPR’s cutting-edge technologies will continue to lead the way, ensuring compliance and sustainability. We also recycle inverters, trackers, cabling, and racking.
During repowering projects, some panels being removed may still have usable life, presenting an opportunity for re-use. If there is market demand for the panel’s wattage, condition, and type, our team can identify potential markets. SPR’s team and facilities are equipped to safely test, market, pack, and ship panels that meet re-use criteria.
ON-SITE SERVICES
For projects of all sizes, our experienced team provides turnkey on-site services to stack, palletize, band, and load previously removed panels. Our team is skilled in working across various terrains, adheres to strict safety protocols, and is trained as heavy equipment operators, ready to travel to all fifty states.
We offer comprehensive decommissioning services, utilizing our own team and partnering with some of the nation’s most experienced solar construction and decommissioning contractors. Whether for repowering, routine operations and maintenance, or weather damage, we can efficiently remove panels, inverters, and racking from both ground and rooftop installations.
For panels that have already been palletized and banded on-site, we also provide loading and transportation services. SPR’s team can safely and efficiently load these panels onto our trucks and transport them to our nearest advanced recycling facility.
TRANSPORTATION & FACILITIES
SPR’s transportation team optimizes each truckload to maximize the number of panels transported, reducing both costs and the carbon footprint of your project. Different panel sizes necessitate specific truck types, varying site terrains require tailored loading resources, and diverse panel compositions demand strict compliance with interstate transport regulations. Our logistics team brings extensive experience in ensuring seamless, efficient shipping to support the success of your project.
SPR is dedicated to reducing the costs & carbon footprint associated with transporting panels from solar sites to recycling facilities by investing in regional facilities across the USA. We currently operate advanced recycling centers in North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, with plans for rapid expansion into additional regions soon. We proudly service all fifty states.
COMPLIANCE services
Currently, 31 states have implemented some form of decommissioning or recycling policies. Our compliance team guides clients through the evolving rules and regulations surrounding solar recycling and decommissioning at local, state, and federal levels. Our management team frequently engages with state legislatures and environmental quality departments to stay informed on state-specific requirements, while also collaborating with major solar industry associations.
C&D landfill bans, waste classification of different panel types, and transportation regulations are just a few of the many considerations our compliance team addresses, which can vary based on the location of your solar facility. Since decommissioning plans are often required during project permitting and planning stages, SPR is here to provide the expertise you need.