At A Glance...
- We collect a range of solar panel waste types including solar panels, inverters and batteries.
- We cater to businesses with small and large volumes across the UK.
The Collection of Solar Panel Waste
PV Recycling worked with a prominent renewable energy business in the UK that operates solar and BESS solutions. Our client had a large inventory of solar panel waste and batteries that needed responsible disposal in line with UK regulations.
How We Helped
Our team collected over 50 solar panel inverters from a location in Hampshire, as well as solar batteries that had reached the end of their life. By providing a streamlined, full-service recycling solution, we helped the client minimise waste, adhere to environmental standards, and focus on their renewable energy operations.
The Environmental and Compliance Benefits
Solar panels, inverters and batteries contain valuable metals like silicon, silver, and copper, as well as other rare minerals that can be reclaimed and reused. By recycling, we helped this business reduce the demand for raw materials, lowering the environmental costs of mining and extraction.
End-of-life solar panel waste, if not recycled, would contribute to landfill waste, taking up space and posing potential leaching risks from hazardous materials. Recycling mitigates these risks and ensures materials are reused wherever possible.
Our recycling processes also align with UK waste management regulations, ensuring that all materials are disposed of responsibly and in compliance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive. This reduces the risk of legal consequences and ensures that businesses contribute to a circular economy.
As part of this service, we issued WTNs for all waste we collect. These records provide traceability, ensuring that waste is disposed of legally and responsibly, with all activities documented.
Recycle Solar Panels With PV Recycling
By choosing PV Recycling, this renewable energy business ensured that their solar assets were disposed of in a manner that supported sustainability goals while meeting stringent regulatory requirements. Through our partnership, they achieved a closed-loop process, maximising resource recovery and supporting environmental protection.