OnePlanet Solar Recycling Earns SERI R2v3 Certification for Traceable Solar Waste Processing

According to a recent announcement by OnePlanet Solar Recycling, LLC, the company’s recycling facility in Green Cove Springs, Florida, has been officially awarded the R2v3 Certification by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to responsible electronics reuse and recycling. The certification represents a major step forward in establishing verifiable traceability across the U.S. solar recycling supply chain.

As reported by the company, OnePlanet successfully completed SERI’s comprehensive audit process, which verifies that every material entering and leaving the facility is fully documented and traceable. By meeting the stringent Appendix G requirements of the R2v3 standard, the company has demonstrated its capability to process photovoltaic (PV) modules in a manner that is both environmentally responsible and fully transparent.

This certification, according to report, positions OnePlanet as one of the first recyclers in the United States to achieve full end-to-end traceability for solar panels — a critical step as the renewable energy sector faces mounting pressure to ensure that decommissioned modules are recycled rather than discarded.

“The industry has a responsibility to implement verifiable mechanisms to guarantee that solar panels are being recycled and processed responsibly,” said André Pujadas, Chief Executive Officer of OnePlanet. “At OnePlanet, we are committed to ensuring that the materials and metals extracted can be definitively traced to compliant, responsible end-users.”

According to company data, OnePlanet’s proprietary recovery technology allows valuable materials such as aluminum, copper, and silicon to be reclaimed from aging or damaged solar panels that would otherwise end up in landfills. The company aims to close the loop by reintroducing these critical materials into domestic manufacturing and energy supply chains, promoting a more sustainable and circular solar economy.

It was also reported that OnePlanet recently closed a $7 million seed funding round, led by Khasma Capital, to support the development of its next-generation “River City Project” — a large-scale solar panel recycling facility also located in Green Cove Springs. Once fully operational, the new plant is expected to process up to six million solar modules per year, potentially making it one of the largest dedicated solar recycling operations in North America.

Industry observers note that as solar power adoption accelerates globally, recycling and material recovery are becoming urgent environmental and economic priorities. Analysts estimate that by 2030, end-of-life solar panels could generate over 8 million tons of waste worldwide, prompting regulators and investors to push for traceable, certified recycling systems. The R2v3 framework is increasingly regarded as a key benchmark for ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustainability in electronic waste processing.

Source: OnePlanet Solar Recycling