Recycling of Photovoltaic Panels

At UTICA® Singapore, we specialise in premium rooftop solar installations that blend seamlessly with each property’s architecture — from compact homes to expansive estates. Every system is built with high-efficiency PV modules, Rapid 600 optimisers, and PV6 hybrid inverters, supported by maintenance, monitoring, and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).

But true sustainability goes beyond installation. It means planning for the entire lifecycle of a solar system, including responsible recycling and disposal when panels reach end-of-life.

Solar panels typically last 25 – 30 years, but can be replaced earlier due to upgrades or physical damage. With Singapore’s solar capacity expected to surpass 1.2 GW by 2024, the nation may generate over 3,000 tonnes of PV waste by 2024 – 25, rising to nearly 6,600 tonnes by 2030.

Without proper recycling, this waste poses environmental and landfill risks. UTICA® provides solutions that ensure your solar investment remains clean and responsible, even at the end of its service life.

In Singapore, PV modules are regulated as E-waste under the Resource Sustainability Act. This means suppliers must:

• Provide free take-back services for disused panels
• Send them to licensed recyclers (currently four accredited in Singapore)
• Meet strict material recovery targets (at least 70% for PV panels) under 2021 regulations

UTICA® operates fully within this framework, giving every client the confidence of a clear, compliant end-of-life pathway for their solar systems.

Architectural Stewardship: Residential projects of all types increasingly value both aesthetic quality and long-term sustainability. Proper end-of-life (EOL) management supports these goals by aligning with high standards of design integrity and environmental responsibility.

Regulatory Compliance: UTICA® installations are backed by local infrastructure and partnerships, ensuring that solar panels can be responsibly recycled and disposed of in accordance with mandatory take-back and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.

Circular Economy & ESG: Homeowners across all property types can demonstrate transparent sustainability efforts through panel recycling, carbon footprint reduction, material reclamation, and natural resource preservation to support broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

We incorporate end-of-life planning into every system design. Homeowners receive:

• Documentation of supplier take-back programs
• Recycling logistics support and coordination
• Detailed reporting (materials reclaimed, CO₂ savings, recycling certificates)

When panels degrade or are upgraded (for example, repowering with next-generation REC Alpha modules), UTICA® ensures all components are recycled, reused, or returned responsibly, maintaining compliance and sustainability commitments.

• Compliance with Singapore’s Resource Sustainability Act and EPR regulations
• Partnerships with licensed recyclers meeting 70%+ material recovery targets
• Integrated recycling strategy included in every UTICA® installation
• End-of-life documentation, reporting, and recycling certificates for clients
• Supports ESG reporting, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable resource use