Tag: recycling
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Silfab Solar to purchase recycled PV glass from SOLARCYCLE’s planned U.S. facility
North American PV solar manufacturer Silfab Solar is expanding its solar panel recycling agreement with SOLARCYCLE, and will also purchase ultra-low carbon domestic glass for its U.S. solar panel production. “We are pleased to announce Silfab as anchor customer for our ultra-low carbon domestic glass made in America from recycled solar panels,” said Suvi Sharma,……
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EDP Renewables launches ‘Close the Loop’ solar recycling program
EDP Renewables North America has announced the launch of its Close the Loop Program focused on keeping the environment front and center through more efficient use of resources and materials, promoting solutions that extend product lifecycle and ensuring responsibility for product materials and assets. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s partnership with SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling……
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What’s the answer for solar PV panel recycling? Manufacturers share their thoughts
The solar PV panel recycling issue continues to loom large in the U.S., with more articles being written to show something needs to be done than actual things getting done. The volume of discarded modules could total 80 million metric tons by 2050. In addition to quantity, the natureRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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NREL research examines strategies for recycling solar panels
PV modules have a 30-year lifespan. There is currently no plan for how to manage this at end of their lifespan. The volume of modules no longer needed could total 80 million metric tons by 2050. In addition to quantity, the nature of the waste also poses challenges. PV modulesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar Distancing, ep. 5: Basics of battery recycling
Eric Hill, energy storage and systems manager at Outback Power, joins us again to discuss what to do with batteries when they have reached end of life. Can you recycle them? Which kinds? And how do you go about doing that? Solar Distancing archive Episode 4: Battery charging and monitoringRead More — Solar Builder magazine