SPARTA,
Tenn., April 23, 2024 /CNW/ -- TERREPOWER, the
innovative solar system and EV battery lifecycle management
division of BBB Industries (BBB), announces the launch of its
solar panel recycling line at its facility in Sparta, Tennessee. The new solar panel
recycling line further establishes the TERREPOWER commitment to
sustainable manufacturing and renewable energy.
"Our goal is to divert solar waste from
landfills," said Maria Caballero,
President of TERREPOWER.
TERREPOWER offers complete separation of solar panel materials
such as aluminum, glass, precious metals, silicon, plastic, and
components. This advanced technology allows for more efficient
offloading of materials for reuse. This is a significant departure
from traditional recycling methods.
"We can reduce environmental waste by getting the most value out
of the original component before it's recycled," said Maria Caballero, President of TERREPOWER. "With
the addition of our fully automated recycling machine, it now
enables us to address the solar waste issue while complementing our
existing sustainable manufacturing process."
The Sparta facility is
currently capable of handling up to 160,000 panels per year for
recycling. As the company ramps up operations and additional
recycling projects emerge, this capacity is expected to increase
significantly in the next few years.
"Our goal is to divert solar waste from landfills and utilize
waste streams efficiently," said Caballero. "Bringing recycling
in-house allows us to service our customers under one roof while
significantly scaling up our recycling efforts."
In the past year alone, TERREPOWER recycled more than 2,000,000
pounds of solar panels through partnerships, equivalent to roughly
40,000 panels. With the introduction of in-house recycling,
TERREPOWER aims to recycle 8,000,000 pounds of solar waste
annually, further bolstering its environmental impact.
TERREPOWER's recycling capabilities extend to all
monocrystalline and polycrystalline panels. The company
collaborates with various partners to repurpose separated
materials, including glass for construction and aluminum for local
applications.
About BBB Industries
BBB Industries, LLC is a leading sustainable manufacturer
serving the automotive, industrial, and renewable energy markets.
With an extensive footprint and operations throughout North America, BBB entered the European market
in 2020 and now sustainably manufactures and supplies an assortment
of nondiscretionary repair parts across more than 90
countries. TERREPOWER is a division of BBB that services the
electric vehicle, energy storage and solar markets across both
North America and Europe. Founded in 1987, BBB Industries, LLC
is a private company with corporate centers located in greater
Mobile, Alabama and Dallas, Texas. Please see www.bbbind.com for
more information.
About TERREPOWER
TERREPOWER is an industry leader and innovator in the
sustainable manufacturing of components driving our clean
energy and mobility future. From upcycling and improving the
longevity and performance of EV batteries and other components to
refurbishing and recycling solar systems to drive the circular
economy, TERREPOWER's mission is to give new life to critical
components and materials to lower costs, reduce waste, reuse
resources, and protect the environment. Established in 2009,
Ontility is TERREPOWER's brand of comprehensive solar lifecycle
solutions and energy storage systems. TERREPOWER is a
division of BBB Industries. Go to
www.bbbind.com/terrepower for more information.
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