First Solar recycling recovers up to 90% of materials
First Solar’s state-of-the-art recycling facilities are operational in the U.S., Germany and Malaysia, with a scalable capacity to accommodate high volume recycling as more modules reach the end of their 25+ year life. Our proven recycling process achieves high recovery rates. Up to 90 percent of the semiconductor material can be reused in new modules and 90 percent of the glass can be reused in new glass products.
Recycling with a First Solar
- Convenient and globally available
- Competitive and cost-effective contracts with 2-year termed renewable pricing
- No up-front fees. Our flexible pay-as-you-go model enables you to recycle on a per-unit basis
- Scalable from construction through decommissioning
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*Owner is responsible for module removal, packaging, and logistics to the First Solar recycling center. Costs may vary regionally according to local market conditions
**Cadmium and tellurium separation and refining are conducted by a third-party. For pre-2013 sales customers, First Solar implements an unconditional prefunded Collection and Recycling Program for end-of-life modules. With the sale of each module, First Solar historically set aside sufficient funds to meet the estimated future collection and recycling costs of its modules. Individual modules are labeled with information for the owner on how to return the end-of-life module.
For pre-2013 sales customers, First Solar implements an unconditional prefunded Collection and Recycling Program for end-of-life modules. With the sale of each module, First Solar historically set aside sufficient funds to meet the estimated future collection and recycling costs of its modules. Individual modules are labeled with information for the owner on how to return the end-of-life module.
