UP: Breathing new life into old modules

Solar energy is supposed to be an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels but with the industry generating so much waste, the pressure is on to reuse and recycle modules that otherwise enter landfill. Germany’s 2ndlifesolar is one of several companies working on the problem.

Issue 07-08 – 2024 | Treasure islands

End-of-life panels are tested and recertified before being resold. Those that don’t make the cut are sent on to recyclers.

Photo: 2ndlifesolar

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