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.

It is of great importance to address the responsible disposal of this growing waste stream as the problem will only continue to grow. 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!

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

Solar Recycling Solutions (SRS) 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.

SRS offers nationwide collection with operational hubs 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.