World first: Solarge first solar panel with C2C Certified® Circularity certification

Solarge is proud to announce that its SOLO has officially achieved the Bronze certification level within the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program. This achievement marks a double world first: it is the first solar panels to be certified under the specific C2C Certified® Circularity programme as well as the first to meet the stringent requirements of Version 4.1 of the certification standard.

Scientifically verified circularity With this certification, Solarge demonstrates that it develops PV solutions where circular principles are at the core of the design. The SOLO series is C2C Certified® Circularity at Bronze level according to version 4.1. This means that the product is designed with “life cycle thinking” in mind and is optimised to minimise waste by keeping materials in a continuous use cycle.

The C2C Certified® Circularity scope specifically verifies product performance in the category Product Circularity and confirms that the required criteria for Material Health.

A rigorous process of transparency To obtain this independent verification, Solarge worked closely with EPEA Benelux. A thorough assessment of the materials used, product design and end-of-use strategies, including recycling solutions, took place. The certification was issued by the independent Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute based on EPEA's report.

To ensure long-term circularity, Solarge has integrated a compliance system for C2C requirements into its internal change management process for continuous tracking and optimisation.

Vision of the future: ambition for 2026 This Bronze certification is a crucial first step in the external validation of Solarge's circularity claims and the wider roll-out of the Cradle to Cradle programme for solar panels. Solarge hereby expresses its ambition to further increase its impact: the goal is for the SOLO line to achieve the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver level or higher within the first half of 2026. This will keep Solarge at the forefront of the transition to a future where solar solutions have a positive impact on people and planet.

For more information on the certification of the SOLO M10 and SOLO M10 Ultra Low Carbon, please consult the official Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Registry.

Solarge is proud to announce that its SOLO has officially achieved the Bronze certification level within the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program. This achievement marks a double world first: it is the first solar panels to be certified under the specific C...

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