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From Solar Waste to High-Performance Asset: Recycled Glass Composite Ballast Blocks

COM2 Recycling Solutions presents a first-of-its-kind product that no other solar panel recycler currently offers: high-density engineered composite ballast blocks made from 50% recycled solar glass and 50% recycled plastics….

Jun 16 2026

12:25 PM - 12:40 PM PT

Room 42

COM2 Recycling Solutions presents a first-of-its-kind product that no other solar panel recycler currently offers: high-density engineered composite ballast blocks made from 50% recycled solar glass and 50% recycled plastics.

As the solar industry faces rapidly growing volumes of end-of-life panels, traditional disposal is costly and unsustainable. At the same time, conventional concrete ballast blocks are heavy, high-carbon, brittle, and slow to produce. COM2’s innovative composite directly solves these challenges by creating a lighter, tougher, lower-carbon, and longer-lasting alternative.

Attendees will learn how this unique material delivers superior impact and weather resistance, dramatically reduces CO₂ emissions (70–90% vs. concrete), diverts solar glass from landfills, and supports circular economy goals. We will cover material science advantages, performance data, customization options, and multiple applications including solar racking, rooftop equipment, telecom, construction, and more.

This session showcases a true closed-loop solution: transforming solar waste into a high-value engineered product that outperforms traditional materials while delivering measurable environmental and operational benefits.