Before you recycle a solar panel, ask these 5 questions
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 […]
What is the difference between solar panel recycling and solar panel regeneration, and when can I know which one to choose?
When people talk about sustainable solar, they talk about recycling. New requirements, new infrastructure, new headlines about what happens to a panel once it’s pulled off a roof. But recycling a panel means it has already failed. The more valuable question, the one almost nobody is asking, is what if it never had to? Recycling […]
Solar panel degradation in Singapore: Why your assets may be ageing faster than expected (and what you can do before replacement)
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 […]
Solar Panel End-of-Life Management in Singapore: What the Resource Sustainability Act Means for Asset Owners
You installed solar panels to do the right thing. Lower emissions, lower electricity bills, and a visible commitment to sustainability. But when those panels eventually come down at end-of-life, whether due to ageing, damage, repowering, or system upgrades, do you know what Singapore law requires for solar panel disposal and recycling, and who is responsible […]
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 […]
EtaVolt is proud to announce the commercial sales of two ηPod solar recycling units to two Singapore premier recycling companies.
ηPod is a patented first-to-market recycling solution researched and developed in Singapore by Etavolt that addresses the environmental and economic barriers of solar panels recycling. ηPod enables used/decommissioned solar panels to be recycled in a practical and commercially viable way. With its modular and ease of deployment, this allows ease and speed of set up, […]
Turning Solar Waste into Opportunity: The Growing Solar Panel Recycling Market
Turning Solar Waste into Opportunity: The Growing Solar Panel Recycling Market With the global demand for renewable energy continuing to grow, solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation has become a cornerstone of the sustainable energy transition. However, as solar panel usage expands, a significant challenge looms—how to manage the recycling of end-of-life solar panels. In […]