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What’s Happening in Solar Recycling?
Over the past decade, solar panel installations have grown exponentially. Because solar modules can last upwards of 25 years, the question of recycling has been pushed to the back burner. This is beginning to change, as the end-of-life for the first wave of solar panels approaches. In fact, the International Renewable Energy Association estimates there will be 80 million metric tons of PV waste by 2050 globally. That’s a lot of waste to manage!
There are solutions, however, and our panelists have key insight into what they are. Come join us on December 13th to hear from:
Dustin Mulvaney – Professor of Environmental Studies at San Jose State University and author of Solar Power: Innovation, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice.
Robert Nicolson – Manager of PV Recycling at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Chris Regis – Owner of Green Century Electronic Recycling, a SEIA PV Recycling Partner.
RSVP here. This free educational event is made possible by generous support from the Energy Trust of Oregon. Thank you!
Workshops & Webinars
Solar Oregon provides a variety of solar workshops and webinars. In our monthly How to Go Solar + Storage webinar, we will answer your questions about how solar works, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about solar energy systems and will be prepared to do more focused research on their own, or start working with a contractor right away.
Our solar and storage workshops are sponsored by the Energy Trust of Oregon. Energy Trust of Oregon provides cash incentives to install solar and contractor connections to experienced trade allies so that obtaining solar for your home or business. Learn more about the incentives offered by Energy Trust of Oregon here.
With solar and storage becoming more accessible, homes and businesses across the state are installing systems. We also host solar showcases to highlight these projects and give you a chance to see how your neighbors and fellow Oregonians are using solar power.