TYAGARAH, NSW, Nov. 3, 2026 — Sungrow, a global PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has partnered with ReSolve Global, a solar panel recycling facility in the Northern Rivers, to support the next stage of Australia’s clean energy transition. The collaboration comes as rooftop solar uptake continues to rise and more panels reach the end of their working lives. The NSW Government recently announced consultation on Australia’s first mandatory solar panel product stewardship scheme, aimed at ensuring end-of-life panels are recovered, reused and recycled. Local infrastructure capable of handling this equipment will be essential as the scheme develops.

ReSolve Global has established a 2,000-square-metre holding and sorting facility where used solar panels are collected, recorded, assessed and sorted. The site keeps used solar panels and other renewable-energy equipment out of landfill and recovers valuable materials for reuse and recycling.

Ben Pietzsch, director of ReSolve Global, said solar had delivered enormous benefits for Australian homes and businesses, but the industry also needed to take responsibility for equipment coming off rooftops. He said the goal was to build a transparent and practical system that prioritised reuse where appropriate and ensured remaining materials were responsibly recovered.

To support operations, Sungrow sponsored a 20kWh SBH battery and a 10kW SH10RS inverter, allowing the facility to run on clean, self-generated energy. The SBH system pairs hybrid energy storage with intelligent energy management, enabling the facility to store surplus solar generation and use it when needed. Combined with Sungrow’s single-phase inverter, the system converts solar energy into reliable power for daily operations, including equipment, lighting and administration. The setup reduces reliance on grid electricity, lowers operating costs and cuts emissions associated with the recycling process.

For Sungrow, supporting ReSolve is about closing the loop on the clean energy transition. A facility dedicated to recovering solar equipment should itself run on solar, demonstrating the circular, low-carbon model the industry is working towards, the company said.

Richard Chen, C&I business development manager at Sungrow, said solar had transformed how Australian homes and businesses generate power, and it was the industry’s responsibility to ensure equipment was managed well at the end of its life. He said ReSolve was doing exactly that and that Sungrow was proud to support the facility. By powering the Tyagarah site with an SBH system and inverter, Sungrow was helping ReSolve practise what it preaches: a recycling operation running on clean energy. Chen described it as a meaningful step towards a truly circular solar industry and said he hoped it would inspire other businesses to follow.

The sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to sustainability. Sungrow contributes proven technology and more than two decades of expertise in PV and energy storage, while ReSolve brings local knowledge, hands-on recovery capability and a clear vision for reuse. Together, they demonstrate how manufacturers and recovery specialists can work side by side to support the full life cycle of solar.

Tamara Smith, MP for Ballina, said the Northern Rivers had long been a place where people were prepared to think differently about sustainability and resource use. She said it was fantastic to see innovation happening locally and creating potential for new skills, jobs and circular-economy opportunities in the region.

Looking ahead, Sungrow said it would continue to support ReSolve as it grows and work with the wider industry to advance sustainable end-of-life solutions.