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How much does it cost to recycle solar panels?

The cost of recycling solar panels varies between $10 and $30 per module. Subsidies often help offset the cost. Solar panel recycling is an important part of the shift to renewable energy. Here's how it works and how you can recycle your own solar panels.

How much does it cost to break down a solar panel?

Breaking down a solar panel constructed to operate as a unit is not an easy or inexpensive task. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), recycling costs $28 per module, whereas landfilling costs $1.38 per module.

How much does it cost to remove solar panels from a roof?

On average, the cost to remove solar panels from a roof in 2024 is $300 to $1,000 per panel. The exact price for your home solar panel removal depends on the number of solar panels, whether you lease vs. own, and the damage the solar panels have incurred over the years.

How much does a solar panel cost?

The cost per panel works out to roughly $0.78 cents per residential solar panel, and just over $1.oo per utility-scale panel. For a rough comparison, consider that some states levy a recycling fee of 5 or 10 cents on a six-pack of beer. Seen that way, one panel equals a little more than a six pack.

How long does it take to recycle solar panels?

Based on $28/module recycling costs and an $18 per module subsidy, (which lowers the cost to $10/module as shown in the graph below), it would take 12 years to reach a 20% solar panel recycling rate and profitable recycling.

What are the most cost-effective solar panel recycling methods?

With that being said, three solar panel recycling methods are considered the most cost-effective at the moment: mechanical, thermal, and chemical. This method—as the name suggests–involves physical (mechanical) disassembly and separation of materials, mainly via shredding and crushing.