Solar panel recycling is of great importance to address this growing waste stream as the problem will only continue to grow.

SRS – Solar Recycling Solutions South West, is the only UK company that offers 100% recycling of solar panels. Processed on our site in Dartford, end-of-life solar panels are broken down into their constituent materials which are then subsequently repurposed across various UK industries. This has the added benefit of boosting the sustainability of the UK economy while reducing its carbon footprint. Our advanced technology and streamlined distribution network offer an exceptionally sustainable and circular solution for managing solar waste.

The International Renewable Energy Agency predicts that there will be over 200 Mt of solar waste by 2050 – this equates to approximately 10 billion panels!

Recycle End of Life Solar Panels

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are a fantastic tool to generate clean, free energy, but as with all products, they have a finite lifetime. This is typically assumed to be 25-30 years by solar users and manufacturers. Therefore, the first wave of solar farms and domestic solar panels are approaching end-of-life.

Additionally, the solar industry experiences small percentage of breakages and premature failures. Classified as electrical waste under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013, PV panels waste cannot go to landfill to ensure compliance with legal obligations.

Source: https://www.irena.org/Energy-Transition/Policy/Circular-economy

Solar Energy UK Member

SRS – Solar Recycling Solutions South West is proud to be a member of Solar Energy UK.

Collaborating on emerging technologies and driving new innovation in the solar recycling industry. We are continuing to forge new alliances and partnerships to keep ahead in this important waste sector.

SRS-SW also offers nationwide collection with operational hubs in East London and the North East of England.

SRS are open and ready to collect your end-of-life PV panels, we invite you to contact us should you require assistance.

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