ENGIE North America (ENGIE) announced that as part of its ongoing efforts to improve its recycling capabilities, the company will pilot a new pre recycling clause in four projects, incorporating the recycling of solar panels and project components into the preliminary agreement. This innovative solution was developed in collaboration between ENGIE and SOLARCYCLE.

The pre recycling clause incorporates recycling into the power purchase agreement and helps developers include scrap material recycling at the beginning of the project lifecycle. This is particularly important for energy buyers who prioritize project circularity and sustainability goals.

These agreements ensure that approximately one million solar panels in the 375 MW project in the Midwest region of the United States are recycled after their useful life, thereby supporting the comprehensive recycling of the project. SOLARCYCLE estimates that through this move, the company will reduce 48 million pounds of material landfilling and avoid approximately 33000 tons of carbon emissions. In addition, all construction waste and system components will be maximally recycled and reused.

Caroline Mead, Senior Vice President of North American Power Marketing at ENGIE, said, "We are delighted to put this innovative approach into practice. Our collaboration with SOLARCYCLE reflects our shared commitment to the long-term sustainability of the industry. ”

With the increasing demand for electricity in the United States, domestic clean energy is crucial for meeting energy capacity needs. The collaboration between ENGIE and SOLARCYCLE means that the solar panels and system components in these projects will have full traceability to ensure the achievement of recycling goals and ultimately return to the domestic supply chain, supporting the research and development of the next generation of clean energy materials. This commitment is thanks to SOLARCYCLE's advanced tracking technology, which ensures that every solar panel in the project is recycled and the recycled materials are returned to the supply chain.

Jesse Simons, co-founder and Chief Business Officer of SOLARCYCLE, said: "ENGIE's pre recycling clause sets a new precedent for the utility scale solar industry, proving that circular economy principles can be achieved without complex regulatory interventions or upfront fees. We are delighted to collaborate creatively with leading companies like ENGIE, supporting their commitment to circular economy, household energy, and sustainable development