Alberta is introducing a new recycling system for end-of-life solar panels by applying a CAN 14 fee to each new panel supplied in the province. With the second-largest installed solar capacity in Canada, 95% of panels are expected to reach their end of life by 2045. This program, the first of its kind in North America, aims to attract private investment and build a new recycling industry. The government's goal is to recover valuable materials, prevent future clean up costs, and ensure solar panels are not sent to landfill sites.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/09/23/canadian-province-announces-pv-panel-recycling-fee/