Featured in Cracking the code – 03-2011

What to do about PV waste?

Opinion: Some companies offer voluntary recycling services. At governmental level, the issue has only been addressed by the European Union. Jennifer Woolwich sums up the considerations and suggestions in the industry.

Developing and managing collection and recycling programs for the photovoltaic module industry is beneficial in many ways. Some of these benefits relate to environmental and social impacts, as well as contributing to a company’s bottom line. Any PV waste that is redirected from a landfill, or a company’s back lot, decreases the risk of materials …

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