Solar Panel Recycling

Recycle the solar panels that can’t be reused.

Full sustainability in our process so you can be comfortable that none of your panels end up in a landfill. Compliant with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Accepting Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, and Assorted Thin Film PV Cells, including First Solar Panels

Compliant to R2:2013, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards, our processes fully harvest all parts without threat to your company or the environment. This ensures that your company will not be associated with the harmful effects related to the improper disposal.

Proper solar panel recycling requires a specialized service. Each panel comprises a variety of different materials.

The solar panel recycling process is illustrated by these steps:

1

Each solar panel is separated with the removal of frame and inverter box

2

Each part is processed separately depending on the material.

3

Solar cells, glass and remaining backsheet go through another process to separate the waste streams.

4

The glass remnants contribute to cement fillers or glass products.

5

The aluminum goes on to be reused in other ways.

6

Recycler sends to a partner company/smelter for final refinement of tin, copper, silver and lead.

Why are there Recycling Costs?

At this time, there is a cost for proper recycling, as the value of the materials do not exceed the cost to process them. There are some recyclers that will recycle ONLY the aluminum and landfill the rest of the panel (80%.) That still leaves a great deal of wasted materials, possible landfill hazard to water supply and, while a cheaper alternative, can cause future problems for companies that are bound to environmental ‘right actions.’

Safe, Secure and Responsible

Our solar panel recycling approach guarantees safe, secure and responsible recycling with our strong partnerships nationwide. Certificate of Recycling given.

Case Studies

Real life examples of how top renewable energy companies have utilized FabTech’s services to divert panels from the landfill and save money.

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Nationwide Facilities

Recycling centers in Arizona, California, Utah*, Colorado*, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina and Massachusetts* and growing.

*Has limited capacities

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