SolarPanelRecycling.com (SPR), a leader in the sustainable energy sector, has launched a new recycling center to address the increasing need to fully recover and reuse solar equipment materials, including panels, inverters, cabling, and batteries. The 300 MW facility, owned and operated by SPR, represents a significant milestone in the company’s mission to elevate industry recycling standards and promote environmental stewardship.
As the solar energy market matures and more systems reach the end of their life cycle, there is a growing demand for efficient recycling solutions. The new facility in Breckenridge, Texas, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that extracts all materials for reuse, thereby minimizing the carbon footprint of transporting solar equipment. This center will serve as a central hub for solar panel recycling operations in Texas and surrounding states.
CEO Brett Henderson emphasized the industry’s responsibility to surpass the environmental standards set by oil and gas predecessors. He noted the imperative to avoid landfilling solar equipment while advocating for clean energy support. SPR provides a comprehensive lifecycle management solution for the entire solar energy system, ensuring valuable resources are reused.
The facility utilizes advanced recycling techniques to recover valuable materials such as silicon, glass, and metals from decommissioned solar panels. This process diverts these materials from landfills and reintroduces them into the production cycle, fostering a circular economy. By extending the lifespan of these materials, SPR significantly reduces waste and the ecological footprint of solar energy systems.
The new center will also serve as a knowledge hub for research and development initiatives to advance recycling processes and sustainability standards within the solar industry. Collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies will enhance the company’s capability to drive innovation and promote a circular economy.
Henderson highlighted sustainability as both a business imperative and a moral obligation. He underscored the company’s growing infrastructure and technological expertise, positioning SPR to lead the solar industry recycling effort and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
This Texas facility is the latest addition to the company’s expanding portfolio, becoming the fourth domestic processing and receiving plant. It joins two locations in North Carolina and one in Georgia. The company's national facilities can collectively process a gigawatt (GW) of solar equipment.
