Knowledge News Careers Contact Modules PV Plants Resources Investors Careers About Us Modules Recycling First Solar recycling recovers up to 90% of materials First Solar’s state-of-the-art recycling facilities are operational in the U.S., Germany and Malaysia, with a scalable capacity to accommodate high volume recycling as more modules reach the end of their 25+ year life. Our proven recycling process achieves high recovery rates; up to 90 percent of the semiconductor material can be reused in new modules and 90 percent of the glass can be reused in new glass products. Recycling with First Solar Convenient and globally available Competitive and cost-effective contracts with 2-year termed renewable pricing No up-front fees. Our flexible pay-as-you-go model enables you to recycle on a per-unit basis Scalable from construction through decommissioning Contact the Recycling Team First Name* Last Name* E-mail* Post Sales Support Regional Codes* 1 2 3 4 5 Please describe the nature of your warranty request.* Submit *Cadmium and tellurium separation and refining are conducted by a third-party. For pre-2013 sales customers, First Solar implements an unconditional prefunded Collection and Recycling Program for end-of-life modules. With the sale of each module, First Solar historically set aside sufficient funds to meet the estimated future collection and recycling costs of its modules. Individual modules are labeled with information for the owner on how to return the end-of-life module. For pre-2013 sales customers, First Solar implements an unconditional prefunded Collection and Recycling Program for end-of-life modules. With the sale of each module, First Solar historically set aside sufficient funds to meet the estimated future collection and recycling costs of its modules. Individual modules are labeled with information for the owner on how to return the end-of-life module. Modules Our Technology Ecosystem Post Sales Support About Us Overview Leadership Corporate Responsibility Press Center Locations Resources Technical Documents Knowledge Center Sustainability Documents Quick Links Press Center Careers Contact Us Become a Supplier Follow Us On © 2021 First Solar. All rights reserved. Imprint Privacy Policy Terms of Use