As the Carolinas embrace solar energy, a looming question arises: what happens when solar panels reach the end of their lifespan? Traditionally, they end up in landfills, but North Carolina-based Powerhouse Recycling is rewriting this narrative.
With the US expected to face a tidal wave of solar panel waste, Powerhouse Recycling steps up with SolarPanelRecycling.com, the East Coast’s pioneering facility dedicated to recycling solar panels. CEO Brett Henderson’s vision merges environmental stewardship with economic viability, garnering nationwide attention.
Through innovative technology and meticulous processes, Powerhouse Recycling disassembles panels, extracting recyclable materials like copper and silicon. Challenges persist, notably in cost and policy, but as the industry shifts towards sustainability, Powerhouse Recycling leads the charge, reshaping the future of solar panel disposal.
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