What to do with old
or unwanted solar panels.
Solar panels last 25-30 years but technology improves every year. Whether you’re upgrading, moving, or decommissioning — Sol Country covers every option.
Three paths for
old solar panels.
Newer panels generate 20-30% more power in the same space. If your panels are 10+ years old, upgrading often makes more financial sense than keeping aging equipment. Sol Country calculates whether upgrading is worth it at your address.
Solar panels are 90%+ recyclable by weight. Specialized recyclers recover the glass, aluminum, silicon, and copper. Sol Country connects you with certified recyclers in your area.
Functional used panels have real value in off-grid applications — RVs, cabins, agricultural pumps, and international projects. Sol Country connects sellers with buyers.
Sol Country verified
solar recyclers.
America's most advanced solar recycler. Recovers 96% of panel value. ISO certified. National collection network.
National solar panel collection and recycling service.
Multi-state collection and processing.
Old panels vs new panels —
run the numbers.
Colorado’s new law allows up to
1,920W — are you maximizing yours?
HB26-1007 took effect January 1, 2027. If you installed a balcony solar kit before the law passed, you may be eligible to add more panels and increase your savings.
See upgrade options →Common questions about
solar end-of-life.
See if upgrading your panels
makes financial sense.
Sol Country calculates whether newer panels pay off at your address — using your utility rate and current panel efficiency data.
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