Solar Is Clean Energy.
But 90% of Panels go to Landfill.

We Make Recycling Panels Easy for Everyone

WHAT IS ELECTRA? (The Solution)

It's a Registration System

That Powers a Zero Waste Solar Future

Electra tracks solar panels from installation through their full lifecycle, until they’re reused or responsibly recycled.By adding your information to the registry, you can ensure your panels will be included in our program.Don't let your clean energy solution become the waste problem of the future - Join the Waitlist Today!

The Gift of a Lifetime

  • Peace of mind
    that your panels won’t end up in a landfill

  • No-hassle proof of ownership,
    stored securely and ready when you need it

  • Freedom from future stress,
    confusion, or last-minute disposal decisions

  • A voice in shaping the future
    of clean energy infrastructure to minimize waste

  • The good feeling of taking action,
    when so many people feel stuck

You’re joining a network of forward-thinkers who believe solar should stay clean, from start to finish.Electra is building the system solar has always needed.
You’re just getting there first.

WHY THIS MATTERS (The Problem)

Solar is the Energy We Need

But where do old panels go?

Your warranty will last 25+ years.
But most panels are replaced after just 10-15.GOOD NEWS → panels are 100% recyclable.
BUT → there’s no system to collect and transport them.
SO → most panels are dumped, scrapped or abandoned.Electra is here to change that.
We're building the system to make reuse & recycling easy.

Customer Story

Meet Jaime

“We spent thousands to switch to green power. So when we needed a new roof and were told our only options were Craigslist, storage, or the landfill—I was floored. The panels still worked! But it would’ve cost over $2,000 just to ship and recycle them properly.We didn’t have space to store them. And I didn’t want to hand them off to someone who’d just scrap them for parts and dump the rest.As someone who recycles everything, and tries to live sustainably, the thought of throwing solar panels in landfills is crazy!We've paid for a better future with college savings, life insurance, even funeral expenses, so our kids aren’t left with surprises—why wouldn’t we plan for our solar panels?Registering them through Electra gave us peace of mind. Now we know they’ll be reused or recycled, and that our data helps make clean energy even more sustainable."— Jaime, Solar Panel Owner in the Pacific Northwest

Jaime stands in front of her big garden with her kids playing in the background.

"It was a no-brainer.
And honestly? A huge relief.”

Jamie's story is all too common.
Her struggle is exactly the problem Electra was built to solve.She could be any one of the millions of U.S. homeowners with aging solar panels, and no great plan for what happens next.

“The next stage of human economy will parallel what we are beginning to understand about nature. It will call forth the gifts of each of us; it will emphasize cooperation over competition; it will encourage circulation over hoarding; and it will be cyclical, not linear.” ~ Robin Wall Kimmerer

Robin Wall Kimmerer, Plant Ecologist, Educator, and Writer, 2022 The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. Photo courtesy of the MacArthur Foundation.

Join the Waitlist ⬇

GATHER INFO YOU NEED TO REGISTER

  • Your email + installation ZIP

  • The manufacturer & watts of your solar panels

  • The year they were manufactured

  • The total number of panels on your system

Not sure where to find this info?It’s usually in your installer paperwork, contract, product manual or online app.

Key Features

We partner with certified recyclers, local reuse non-profit partners, and collectors in your region
to ensure panels are processed responsibly.

The Panel Registry

Track your panels from install to end-of-lifeSecurely log your panel details today and create a digital record for future reuse, recycling, or resale.You’ll always know where your panels are in their lifecycle, and how to manage them responsibly.

Verified Circularity

We only work with certified & trusted partnersElectra vets and partners with local collectors, haulers, and recyclers who meet our environmental and ethical standards.You & your kids get peace of mind, knowing your panels stay out of landfills.

Data with Purpose

Your panel data becomes a tool for goodWith your permission, your data contributes to better planning for solar reuse, energy resilience, and climate accountability.In return, you’ll get early access to perks and local service discounts.

Secure & Seamless

Encrypted, easy-to-access, and built to scaleFrom QR tags to digital payments, Electra’s platform is designed for safety and transparency.Your data is stored with top security protocols, accessible to you anytime, and transferrable.

"The sustainability revolution will be organic. It will arise from the visions, insights, experiments and actions of billions of people. The burden of making it happen is not on the shoulders of any one person or group. No one will get the credit, but everyone can contribute." ~ Donella Meadows

Donella Meadows, Jorgen Randers, Dennis Meadows (2004). “Limits to Growth: The 30-Year Update”, p.269, Chelsea Green Publishing. Courtesy of the Donella Meadows Project at the Academy for Systems Change.

Nationally Recognized, Community Backed

Electra has been honored by the U.S. Department of Energy with two national awards for solar innovation: the American-Made Solar Prize and the Re-X Before Recycling Prize. We’ve also been selected for five competitive programs supporting climate tech and circularity: ACORE Accelerate, NextCycle Washington, and the UW CoMotion Labs Climate Tech Incubator.These wins validate the urgency of our mission, and the potential of our solution.

Meet the Founder Behind Electra

I’m Heather Alvis, founder of Electra, mom of two, and lifelong systems thinker. I started this project because I couldn’t believe that something as forward-looking as solar energy had no plan for what comes after.For the past two years, I’ve worked full-time (without a salary) to build Electra from the ground up. We’ve won federal grants, been selected for national accelerators, and created partnerships across government, manufacturing, and clean tech. But more importantly, we’ve created a blueprint for how circular solar can actually work.I believe in thoughtful infrastructure. In the power of community-led systems. And in building things now that will still make sense 15-30 years from today.Electra isn’t more than a tech platform. It’s an ecosystem.
And you’re invited to help shape it.Based in Bellingham, WA. Former Director of Operations. Trained in Circular Economy Design. Fiercely dedicated to making solar circular—and fun.

FAQ

What happens after I join the waitlist?
Your panel details are saved in our secure registry and assigned a digital ID. You’ll receive confirmation via email. You’ll be first in line for future benefits, and we’ll keep you updated as the program grows in your area.What if I don’t know my panel’s make or model?
Check your original installer paperwork, it's often listed there. If you don’t have it, you can contact your installer, or we’ll help you figure it out ([email protected]). You can still join the waitlist even if you’re missing these details.Is this binding? Am I locked into anything?
Nope. The waitlist is a low-risk, non-binding way to prepare for the future. You’re not committing to any service or fee.What happens if Electra doesn’t launch or scale?
We’ve already won federal grants and built state-level partnerships. But we’re still in early stages. That’s why your support now matters, it helps us finish what we've started. Even if policy changes, we’re building this to be flexible, reliable, and future-proof.How do I contact you? You can reach us at [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: September 2025These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of Electra’s website, located at https://goelectra.io, and apply to all users who submit information or payments.By submitting your information or making a payment, you agree to these Terms.

1. Overview of Electra’s Waitlist Program

Electra is currently in a pilot phase, testing a new system to support the reuse and recycling of solar panels through a national Product Stewardship network. This campaign is designed to demonstrate early demand, test workflows, and fund platform development.

2. Joining the Waitlist

  • Panel owners may join our waitlist to be notified when the program is active in your area.

  • You may choose to submit your system details without payment during this phase.

  • Payment is not required to participate.

  • You can request deletion of your data at any time by emailing details of your request to [email protected].

  • Those on the waitlist will be contacted with additional program details as they become available.

  • Electra is under no obligation to recycle your panels once you've joined the waitlist.

3. Data Collected and Usage

By completing the registration form, you authorize Electra to collect and store the following information:

  • First and Last Name

  • Email Address

  • ZIP Code

  • Installation Address (if provided)

  • Panel Manufacturer, Watts, Year of Install

  • Number of Panels

  • Optional referral information

Your data is used to:

  • Assign a digital ID to your panels

  • Inform infrastructure buildout

  • Provide early reporting to stakeholders and investors

  • Contact you regarding updates to your registration, rewards, or status

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Communications and Email Opt-In

By registering, you agree to receive transactional and occasional marketing emails from Electra. You may unsubscribe at any time, though some messages related to your registration may still be sent.

5. Modification of Terms

These Terms may be updated at any time. The most current version will always be available at https://pre-register.goelectra.io/terms. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

6. Contact

If you have questions about your registration, refund eligibility, or data use, please contact:Heather Alvis
Founder, Electra
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://goelectra.io

You’re On The List!

Your panel info is now in the system.

Thank you for sharing your information with us.You’ve reserved your spot on our waitlist, and we’ll be in touch when our program is up and running in your area.Thanks again for being part of the beginning.