Solarcycle provides a technology‑driven, full‑service recycling platform for utility‑scale solar farms, handling panels, inverters, transformers, cables and other power electronics. Its zero‑waste facilities recover up to 97% of metals, glass and silicon while managing logistics, regulatory compliance, and certified reporting, enabling owners to divert waste from landfills and close the circular supply chain.
Funding
$30M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
3OFWFounders
Product
Problem
Solar farms and large‑scale photovoltaic installations generate significant amounts of end‑of‑life equipment, including panels, inverters, transformers, cables and other power electronics. Without dedicated recycling infrastructure, these components often end up in landfills, resulting in lost valuable metals and increased environmental impact.
Solution
Solarcycle offers a full‑service, technology‑driven recycling platform that handles all electrical components of a solar farm. The company operates a zero‑waste, state‑of‑the‑art facility capable of processing up to 5 GW of panels per year, achieving 96‑97 % recovery of metals such as silver, copper, aluminum, gold and lead, as well as glass and silicon. It consolidates logistics, packaging, and regulatory compliance—including Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) testing—under a single contract, simplifying end‑of‑life management for owners and operators. Recovered materials are supplied to vetted domestic offtakers, closing the loop and supporting a circular solar supply chain. Detailed environmental reporting and certificates of recycling provide transparency and help customers meet sustainability goals.
Target Audience
Primary customers are utility‑scale solar owners, independent power producers, and large solar EPC firms that need compliant, cost‑effective end‑of‑life solutions for panels and associated power electronics.
Features
- Proprietary advanced recycling technology delivering up to 97 % material recovery and 100 % landfill diversion
- Integrated reverse‑logistics network with field technicians, site‑specific load plans, and custom packaging for safe transport to any of six U.S. facilities
- Full‑scale processing of panels (monofacial, bifacial, C‑si, First Solar) and balance‑of‑system equipment (inverters, transformers, optimizers, cables)
- On‑site TCLP sampling and EPA‑compliant hazardous‑waste classification to ensure regulatory compliance
- Automated environmental impact reporting (landfill diversion, CO₂‑equivalent avoided, material breakdown) and certified recycling documentation
- Domestic material offtake program that feeds recovered metals and glass back into the U.S. solar manufacturing supply chain