As an electrical engineer who has studied many aspects of renewable energy, recycling solar panels seems like a smart idea, but it’s complicated. A shared journeyIncreasing the practice of recycling solar panels has more than just environmental benefits. Also, recycling solar panels emits far less carbon dioxide than manufacturing panels from raw materials. The Solar Energy Industries Association trade group is working to collect and share information about companies that recycle solar panels. These efforts are important steps toward addressing the growing need for solar panel recycling and promoting a more sustainable solar industry.