Recycling and repurposing for a sustainable future
Advancing the circular economy
AES is supporting the circular economy by recycling materials and repurposing valuable resources. Through innovative partnerships and sustainable practices, we are minimizing our environmental impact while supporting resilient domestic supply chains, energy security and job creation.
Solar panel recycling
AES is working with partners to responsibly recycle and repurpose damaged or retired solar panels. Through this approach, we can recover and keep valuable materials like glass, silicon, and aluminum, in circulation. This initiative helps reduce landfill waste and contributes to energy security, job creation, and a more resilient supply chain.
13,000+ Panels
Solar panels recycled with SOLARCYCLE since 2023
50+ Recycling projects
AES partnered with industry leaders to advance circular economy solutions.
95% of recycled materials recovered
Recycling technology extracts high-value materials from retired or damaged solar panels.
Waste management
AES is working to reduce waste across the lifecycle of our projects by exploring ways to reuse and transform byproducts or construction waste, such as gypsum and broken solar panels, into usable materials. These initiatives create sustainable reuse pathways for energy materials while minimizing waste disposal.
