**The Game-Changer in Solar Recycling: A Look at Bifacial Solar Panel Recovery**
In the solar industry, where innovation and sustainability converge, the rise of solar recycling is creating waves of progress. With solar installations growing rapidly across the U.S., the environmental focus has shifted to ensuring a responsible lifecycle for solar panels, particularly as they reach the end of their use. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in recent months is the development of America’s first dedicated bifacial solar panel recycling line, boasting an impressive 99% recovery rate.
As someone deeply passionate about clean energy, I frequently talk to individuals who are beginning their journey with solar—whether they’re installing solar panels for their home or working with a trusted solar company to understand the options available. Yet, what’s often overlooked is the afterlife of these solar panels. This new recycling breakthrough addresses that concern and paves the way for a sustainable circular economy within the solar industry.
### The Need for Better Solar Recycling
Solar panels are built to last, often with a 30-year lifespan or longer. However, damaged panels (from extreme weather events, transportation mishaps, or installation errors) frequently enter the recycling stream much earlier. By 2050, the U.S. is
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/01/07/bifacial-solar-panels-now-recycled-in-north-carolina/
