Inside the PV recycling black box

How PV modules are treated at the end of their life is an increasingly important issue, but some recycling practices leave a lot to be desired. Scott Azevedo from Intertek CEA explores how asking the right questions, paying closer attention to end-of-life treatment, and steering volume toward good recyclers can have positive long-term consequences for the solar industry.

Issue 02 - 2026

Not all recycling is created equal. Committed operators such as Solar Recovery Corp. in Australia have developed techniques to extract almost all materials from solar panels, but others continue to divert usable material to landfill.

Photo: Solar Recovery Corporation

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