Alberta Bans Solar Panels From Landfills, Adds $14 Recycling Fee
More than 95 percent of solar panels installed in Alberta are expected to reach the end of their useful life by 2045, generating 72,000 tonnes of material.
TL;DR
- Alberta is launching a solar panel recycling program starting October 1.
- The program bans solar panels from landfills.
- A $14 environmental fee will be added to each new solar panel.
- Alberta is the first province in Canada and jurisdiction in North America with such a program.
- Over 95% of current solar panels in Alberta are expected to reach end-of-life by 2045, generating 72,000 tonnes of waste.