Canadian Solar Inc. announced a partnership with SOLARCYCLE, a leading US solar recycling company, making it one of the first crystalline silicon solar module manufacturers to provide comprehensive recycling services to its US customers.
Under the agreement, SOLARCYCLE will be Canadian Solar’s preferred recycling partner, while Canadian Solar will serve as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner, offering recycling services upfront. Customers can now opt for recycling services at the time of purchase, integrating sustainability into their projects from the start.
This partnership highlights the commitment of both companies to promoting solar recycling adoption in the US. By recycling valuable materials like silver, copper, glass, and aluminum, the initiative will reduce landfill waste and support the solar supply chain.
Suvi Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder of SOLARCYCLE said, “By including upfront recycling services as an add-on to the price of a solar module, Canadian Solar is helping to move the entire industry forward to ensure that we are truly sustainable, from cradle-to-cradle. We will look back on their leadership in this moment as one of the key strategies the solar industry used to embed our core values into our core operations.
Thomas Koerner, Senior Vice President of Canadian Solar added, “Partnering with SOLARCYCLE enables us to offer our premium solar solutions together with critical end-of-life recycling services across the United States.”
