SOLAR PANEL RECYCLING
Recover More From End-of-Life Solar
Collection, dismantling and material recovery pathways for retired, replaced and end-of-life solar infrastructure.
A Solar Module Is More Than One Material
Solar modules combine several materials into a single engineered product.
At end-of-life, recovering those materials requires more than moving panels from one location to another.
ATMOS has developed pathways connecting collection and dismantling with material separation, recovery and downstream use.
From Retired Module to Recoverable Material
COLLECT
Coordinate end-of-life modules according to project location, quantity and scope.
DISMANTLE
Prepare modules and components for appropriate processing.
SEPARATE
Separate suitable material streams according to processing requirements.
RECOVER
Direct recoverable materials toward appropriate recycling pathways.
REUSE
Connect recovered materials with downstream markets where viable.
Find the Value Inside the Asset
Solar infrastructure can contain material streams including glass, aluminum, polymers, semiconductor materials and metals.
The actual recovery pathway depends on module technology, condition, project scale, processing requirements and available downstream markets.
ATMOS focuses on matching the material with an appropriate pathway rather than making blanket recovery claims that do not reflect project realities.
Plan Recycling Before Panels Start Moving
For larger replacement, repowering or decommissioning projects, recycling should be considered during project planning.
That allows collection, logistics, material handling and downstream requirements to be addressed before significant volumes of panels begin leaving the site.
Build the End-of-Life Plan Before the Panels Come Down
Tell us what you have, where it is and when it needs to move.