Solar Firms, Recyclers Fault Final California Panel Waste Disposal Rules

Solar power companies and recycling groups are faulting California’s draft final universal waste (UW) rules for disposing spent photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, after state officials did not make any changes recommended by the groups to a previous draft. “We note that the Department of Toxic Substances Control [DTSC] did not fully address our requested regulation changes from our Nov. 2, 2019 letter, which we continue to hold as critical to the PV industry and our commitment to support California’s goals...