Key facts
- State commits $17.8 million to solar panel and battery recycling infrastructure.
- Funding will support collection, transport, and processing of waste PV and batteries.
The state has announced a significant investment of $17.8 million dedicated to establishing comprehensive systems for managing end-of-life solar panels and batteries. This funding is intended to create and improve the necessary pathways for the collection, transportation, and processing of these waste materials. The initiative addresses the growing need for sustainable solutions as solar technology becomes more widespread and older equipment reaches its end of service life.