The Next Opportunity for E-Waste Recyclers: Building a Smarter Solar Panel Recycling Pipeline

Solar panel recycling and inspection in Singapore

The solar industry has spent the last two decades scaling at remarkable speed, creating an enormous installed base of photovoltaic panels across rooftops, commercial facilities and utility-scale solar farms. But as this first generation of solar assets begins to age, another opportunity is emerging alongside the growth of renewable energy: the recovery and processing of […]

Before you recycle a solar panel, ask these 5 questions 

Conceptual illustration showing a solar panel, inspection checklist, safety, performance and recycling symbols to represent how to evaluate a solar panel before deciding to recycle it

As the global installed base of solar PV systems continues to grow, so too does the number of solar panels entering the recycling and recovery stream. While many modules have genuinely reached the end of their service life, others are removed for reasons such as system upgrades, site redevelopment, insurance claims or equipment replacement. For […]

Solar panel degradation in Singapore: Why your assets may be ageing faster than expected (and what you can do before replacement)

Solar panel degradation in Singapore | Solar O&M | Solar PV

Solar panels can lose up to 10% of their performance over their lifespan. In Singapore’s heat, humidity, and near-constant sunlight, that degradation often begins earlier and compounds faster than many asset owners realise. Most operators accept solar panel degradation as inevitable. To some extent, it is. But the assumption that declining solar output can only […]

Etavolt Wins Grand Winner Award at TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026

Advancing sustainable energy innovation for future-ready infrastructure Etavolt is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Grand Winner Award at TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026, organised by Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd. The event brought together deep tech startups, researchers, innovators, and industry leaders across the region to showcase breakthrough technologies addressing real-world […]

NTU Singapore spin-off EtaVolt advances solar panel recycling in Singapore with new system

Singapore’s renewable ecosystem is set to be even more sustainable with the launch of a new advanced solar panel recycling system developed by local deep-tech start-up EtaVolt and recycling firm Redux. CEO and Co-Founder of EtaVolt, Dr Stanley Wang, said the ability to recycle and recover valuable materials from used photovoltaic (PV) panels will play […]

EtaVolt Featured in Singapore’s GreenGov.SG FY2024 Report for Advancing Circular Solar Innovation

EtaVolt is honoured to be featured in the GreenGov.SG FY2024 Report, published by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE). The annual report tracks the public sector’s progress in environmental sustainability, including efforts across energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction and emissions. EtaVolt’s inclusion reflects the growing national focus on circular, low-carbon, and resource-efficient […]

EtaVolt Named Finalist in the Emerging Sustainability Enterprise Award 2025

EtaVolt is honoured to be selected as a finalist for the Emerging Sustainability Enterprise Award 2025, an annual programme co-presented by OCBC and The Business Times. The award recognises high-potential young enterprises in Singapore and the region that are driving meaningful impact in innovation and sustainability. Established in 2008, the Emerging Enterprise Award supports promising […]