On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Runergy Alabama Inc., a U.S. solar module manufacturer announced a new strategic partnership with solar recycling company, SOLARCYCLE. With this partnership, SOLARCYCLE will become Runergy Alabama’s major supplier of glass for its solar modules and its dedicated recycling partner.
“We are thrilled to partner with SOLARCYCLE to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of our manufacturing process,” said Dr. Jusong Wang, managing director at Runergy Alabama Inc. “This partnership not only strengthens our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint but also ensures that our products have a more sustainable lifecycle from production through to recycling for the U.S.”
Under the terms of the agreements, SOLARCYCLE will supply ultra-low carbon glass, manufactured in part from recycled solar panels, for use in Runergy’s bifacial, high-efficiency solar modules. SOLARCYCLE will provide at least 4GW or 30 million square meters of high-quality, domestically manufactured glass to Runergy Alabama over a five-year period.
According to SOLARCYCLE’s press release, this collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing the circular economy within the solar industry, reducing waste, and reintroducing valuable materials back into the solar supply chain.
In addition to supplying glass, SOLARCYCLE will provide comprehensive recycling services for Runergy Alabama’s solar products. This partnership ensures that at the end of their lifecycle, Runergy Alabama’s solar panels can be efficiently recycled, significantly reducing environmental impact, and supporting both companies’ sustainability goals.
“Our mission is to build increased sustainability and scalability for the solar supply chain, and this partnership with Runergy helps us accelerate that mission,” said Suvi Sharma, CEO and co-founder of SOLARCYCLE. “We look forward to working with the Runergy team to help grow solar in America, create good, family-sustaining local jobs, and reduce carbon emissions across the supply chain.”
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