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DO SOLAR PANELSGET RECYCLED (2)

Read What happens when solar panels reach their end of life? Are they recyclable? The simple answer is yes. We will look more into it in this article.<br>https://www.solar-secure.com.au/blog/do-solar-panels-get-recycled/

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DO SOLAR PANELSGET RECYCLED (2)

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  1. DO SOLAR PANELS GET RECYCLED ? info@solar-secure.com.au 1300 867 328

  2. ABOUT SOLAR SECURE Solar Secure was founded with the mission to spread solar across the rooftops of Australia while providing an exceptional customer experience. We have dedicated team of solar experts and professionals across Australia. info@solar-secure.com.au 1300 867 328

  3. In recent years, technological development has cast solar power into a much more favourable light, and the solar PV system has become one of the most cost-efcient renewable energy sources. But since solar technology becomes more robust, older models of solar panels might run into the risk of becoming obsolete or otherwise damaged by weather and time. So the main question is, what happens when solar panels reach their end of life? Are they recyclable? The simple answer is yes. We will look more into it in this article. info@solar-secure.com.au 1300 867 328

  4. ARE SOLAR PANELS RECYCLABLE ? As we said earlier, solar panels are recyclable. Solar PV system and panels typically are made of a mixture of glass, aluminium, and plastic. Even though aluminium and glass are highly recyclable, plastic is not frequently recycled and less valuable. That said, the problem here lies with the segregation of the mixed materials. The procedure of extracting each of these materials is a bit tedious. This extraction also requires advanced machinery and special expertise. info@solar-secure.com.au 1300 867 328

  5. WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE OF SOLAR PANEL RECYCLING ? The following procedure shows how a silicon solar module is recycled: The aluminium frame is removed from the panel and is considered 100% reusable. Step 01 The glass is separated when it goes along a conveyor belt. 95% of this piece of glass is considered reusable. 02 Step The recycled panel goes through thermal processing, which brings the frame up to 932° Fahrenheit. This portion of the procedure permits the evaporation of small plastic components not yet stripped from the panel. 03 Step The silicon wafers are etched away before being smelted into reusable slabs. The silicon on these slabs is considered to be 85% reusable. 04 Step info@solar-secure.com.au 1300 867 328

  6. The following procedure shows how a thin-film based solar module is recycled: Put them in a shredder. Then, a hammermill ensures that all particles are no larger than 4-5mm, which is the size where the lamination keeps the inner materials together, breaks and can be removed. Step 01 A rotating screw separates the remaining substance consisting of both solar and liquid material. 02 Step The resulting substance goes through metal processing to completely separate the diferent semiconductor materials. On average, 95% of the semiconductor material is reusable. 03 Step At last, the material goes through rinsing. What remains is pure glass, saving 90% of glass elements for easy re-manufacturing. 04 Step info@solar-secure.com.au 1300 867 328

  7. SOLAR SECURE We at Solar Secure promise the best quality, best experience and best value to our customers all over Australia. We provide the best solar panel deals for you so that you can invest in solar panels and get what you need. Over 2.6 Million Australian Homes are already using solar energy. As every property difers and your electricity demands for each property are unique. Solar Secure has a driven solution for each need, and our solar experts are here to assist you. Talk to our Solar Secure experts right now to get a customised quote on solar panels installation. info@solar-secure.com.au 1300 867 328

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