SolarPanelRecycling.com, a leading force in the sustainable energy sector, has achieved a significant milestone by earning approval from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) as a recycling vendor for its National PV Recycling Program. This achievement signifies the company’s commitment to responsible and efficient solar panel recycling, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future for the renewable energy industry.
During a rigorous audit process, SEIA members meticulously evaluated SolarPanelRecycling.com’s procedures and technologies. This included a comprehensive tour and inspection of the company’s state-of-the-art facility in North Carolina. The audit encompassed a wide range of factors, including insurance confirmation, regulatory compliance history, environmental permits, certifications, bonds, and a thorough analysis of site location suitability. The audit also included an evaluation of Bill of Ladings to confirm that all recovered commodities from solar equipment are directly channeled to manufacturers who utilize these resources, ensuring a closed-loop system.
The in-person tour allowed SEIA representatives to witness firsthand how SolarPanelRecycling.com’s advanced recycling technologies ensure complete and true recycling in-house, eliminating any outsourcing or shipping of panels to unknown locations. This commitment to transparency and accountability was a key factor in earning SEIA’s approval.
SolarPanelRecycling.com’s innovative technology enables the company to maximize the separation and reintroduction of high-purity and valuable materials back into the supply chain. This approach diverts materials from landfills, creating a true circular economy, where resources are continuously reused and recycled. The company’s proprietary technology extracts nearly 100% of the value from recycled solar equipment, including precious metals like silver, silicon, copper, aluminum, and glass. This significantly surpasses the industry standard of below 20%, highlighting SolarPanelRecycling.com’s commitment to maximizing resource recovery.
“Through our National Recycling Program, SEIA is helping to lead the industry in addressing recycling earlier than any other industry, while cost-effectively removing uncertainties for our members,” stated Robert Nicholson, Senior Manager of Sustainability at SEIA, who visited the SolarPanelRecycling.com head facility. “Our in-depth audit of SolarPanelRecycling.com revealed a professionally managed, highly organized, and clean operation that uses advanced technology for true recycling. With a downstream market for the materials it extracts, the company is an excellent fit for our National PV Recycling Program.”
SolarPanelRecycling.com’s dedication to innovation extends beyond its recycling processes. The company operates a knowledge center in Texas, where it conducts R&D to further advance recycling processes and sustainability standards within the solar industry. Moreover, SolarPanelRecycling.com actively invests in collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies to foster innovation and drive progress in the field of sustainable energy.
“Our company was founded on the belief that not a single component of solar equipment should ever end up in the landfill. That’s why we developed the most advanced technology for extracting and recovering materials from solar equipment, ensuring they are pure enough to have a second life,” stated Brett Henderson, CEO of SolarPanelRecycling.com. “We welcomed the opportunity to invite SEIA representatives to our facility and showcase our cutting-edge recycling technology. While we were already confident in the high standards of our process, we are honored to officially join SEIA’s recycling network. We deeply appreciate SEIA’s commitment to advancing of the solar industry and upholding rigorous quality standards.”
SolarPanelRecycling.com’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its national footprint, with facilities located in Texas, Georgia, and two locations in North Carolina. This strategic network allows the company to effectively meet the growing demand for recycling services while ensuring cost-effectiveness and accessibility. With a comprehensive range of services including recycling, transportation, palletizing, decommissioning, and more, SolarPanelRecycling.com is a one-stop shop for all end-of-life solar panel needs.
SolarPanelRecycling.com’s dedication to innovation, transparency, and sustainability has earned the company a well-deserved place within SEIA’s National PV Recycling Program. This milestone underscores SolarPanelRecycling.com’s commitment to advancing a circular economy within the renewable energy sector, ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable future for all.
