SEIA announced it is launching SolarRecycle.org, a new platform to strengthen the long-term sustainability of solar and storage and connect industry leaders with recycling partners.
The website launch comes amidst wider efforts by SEIA to support proper end-of-life management of solar equipment in industry business models.
SEIA is currently hosting its inaugural Sustainability Conference in Savannah, Georgia, a new SEIA event that convenes industry, legislators, researchers and academics to discuss how the industry can embrace a circular economy. In July, SEIA released a Circular Economy Roadmap to guide the industry to reduce resource consumption, extend product lifespans and strengthen America’s energy security in the process.
“With solar and storage continuing to account for the vast majority of the new power coming onto America’s electric grid, strategic end-of-life management of solar equipment will be critical for the long-term success and sustainability of our industry,” said Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA president and CEO. “Through SolarRecycle.org, our industry — as well as policymakers, media, and the general public — will have unfettered access to valuable resources that will enhance sustainable business opportunities and increase adoption of best practices for retired solar equipment.”
SolarRecycle.org resources, authored by SEIA’s industry experts, include:
- An interactive map of collection sites for recyclable equipment as well as the locations of SEIA’s vetted PV Recycling Partners
- Information on industry standards for recycling best practices
- A roundup of state and local legislation concerning end-of-life management of solar equipment
- Reports, factsheets and other resources on the safety and environmental health of solar equipment
Created as a free resource in 2021 by a coalition of clean energy experts, SEIA acquired SolarRecycle.org in 2025 and completed a comprehensive content refresh to enhance the site’s resources for solar and energy storage companies, partners, policymakers, the public and the media.
“The team at SolarRecycle.org is proud of the resource we built, and we are thrilled to pass the website over to SEIA to ensure that all information available is accurate and up to date,” said Kate Collardson, founder of SolarRecycle.org.
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