PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(1 September 2026)

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance her Department provides to social housing providers on the (a) disposal, (b) replacement and (c) recycling of legacy solar photovoltaic panels that have reached the end of their operational lifecycle.

Asked by:
Sarah Champion (Labour)

Legislation is in place to control the disposal of solar equipment at the end of its life for the collection and recycling of old PV panels with some companies globally and in the UK able to take the materials from the panels to use in different industries.

Whilst no formal guidance is provided to social housing providers, they should ensure they have familiarised themselves with the disposal obligations under UK regulations before installing solar panel on homes. If they are unsure of how to comply with these regulations they can speak with the supplier and installer of the panels, or with specialist panel recycling companies.

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