US industry group, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has launched a national solar photovoltaic (PV) recycling programme in a bid to make the entire solar industry landfill-free. The programme involves a network of cost-effective recyclers that can dispose of PV waste safely and recover any recyclable materials. “Recycling is one of our most important environmental initiatives, but it also provides an opportunity for us as manufacturers to reduce our carbon footprint,” said SEIA President Jim O’Hara.
US industry group, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has launched a national solar photovoltaic (PV) recycling programme in a bid to make the entire solar industry landfill-free. The programme involves a network of cost-effective recyclers that can dispose of PV waste safely and recover any recyclable materials. With 227 gigawatts of solar panels installed worldwide and counting, SEIA aims to create a pollution-free and low cost system of recycling PV panels that is easy to use for consumers.