Solar recycling market set to grow by £180m over the next five years

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As the solar industry continues to become more established, one area that is now becoming an increasing consideration is that of recycling. Whether it is homeowners who joined the solar revolution 15 to 20 years ago and now need their panels replaced, or large-scale projects who are replacing their solar panels and solar battery storage for the latest technology, solar recycling is now a key provision.

A recent report from Infiniti Research Limited has been monitoring the solar panel recycling market and found that it is poised to grow by around £180m over the next five years, growing at around 28% compound annual growth rate during the forecast period. 


The report on the solar panel recycling market provides a holistic analysis on market size and forecasts, key trends, growth drivers and challenges, including a supplier analysis covering around 25 suppliers.

One of its main conclusions is that the solar recycling market is being driven by the growth in solar PV panel installation and government regulations pertaining to solar waste recycling. 

In addition, growth in solar PV panel installation is anticipated to boost the growth of the market as well. The study identifies the declining cost of solar PV panels as one of the prime reasons driving the solar panel recycling market growth over the next few years. 


We haven’t looked into solar recycling in great deal as of yet, but we are aware that many of the major solar panel and solar battery suppliers in the UK for example will have agreements in place to recycle their existing customers solar panels and/or batteries for free when the need arises.

It’s great to see that commitment being made, whether from the suppliers themselves or due to government mandate, and another way that the solar industry can lead the way in its positive environmental impact.

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