SOLARCYCLE has announced a 5 GW solar recycling plant in Cedartown, Georgia . This facility, in collaboration with Governor Brian P. Kemp, promises to transform end-of-life solar panel management in the United States and is expected to be operational in 2025.
The facility, which will span 255,000 square feet, will have the capacity to recycle 10 million solar panels each year, ensuring the recovery of up to 99% of the materials . Initially, it will process 2 million panels annually and will expand as demand from the solar sector grows. This project will be an essential component of the national strategy to close the solar materials loop and foster a circular economy.
Additionally, the plant will be built adjacent to SOLARCYCLE’s solar glass factory , which is the first in the U.S. to produce crystalline silicon photovoltaic glass . Together, these facilities will employ more than 1,250 full-time workers and support sustainable domestic manufacturing.
Microsoft supports solar recycling plant in Georgia
We are excited to accelerate this project in response to the growing need for solar recycling. Thanks to Governor Kemp’s support and the Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy policies, this development will bring critical jobs and investment to Georgia.
Suvi Sharma, CEO of the company, said.
Microsoft has joined as a strategic investor , backing the project alongside other firms such as Fifth Wall and Closed Loop Partners. Brandon Middaugh of Microsoft said: “ This is a vital step towards a net-zero emissions economy. This innovation ensures that the materials needed for clean energy return to the supply chain. ”.
With this advancement, SOLARCYCLE is leading the way in solar recycling and also strengthening the sustainable energy infrastructure in the United States.
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