Episode Details
Back to Episodes
From Rooftop to Recycling: The Journey of a Decommissioned Solar Panel - EP53
Description
In this episode, Markus sits down with James Petesic from PV Industries (https://www.pvindustries.com.au/) to unpack the hidden reality of solar panel recycling, why exporting “working” solar panels is now illegal, and how critical materials like silver, copper and silicon are at risk of being lost forever.
Want To Reduce Your Energy Bills? Find The Best Solar Installers in Australia Here: https://yourenergyanswers.com
Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/solar-panel-recycling-australia-guide
Chapters
00:00:30 Introduction to PV Industries
00:01:38 Origin Story and Career Background
00:03:30 The Evolution of Recycling Costs
00:04:44 Developing Proprietary Recycling Machinery
00:07:33 Repurposing Glass for Benchtops and Roads
00:10:55 Technical Challenges with Solar Glass Manufacturing
00:13:59 Legal and Environmental Issues with Exporting Waste
00:25:46 The Critical Need for Silver Recovery
00:38:42 Energy Savings from Recycling Aluminum
00:46:12 Producing and Utilizing "Solar Metal"
00:58:40 Government Grants and Business Longevity
01:00:06 The Safety Risks of Battery Recycling
01:15:44 Strategic Advice for Solar Installers
Your Energy Socials
TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers
Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers
Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers
Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media
#solarpanelrecycling #solarpanels #solarenergy