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SOLAR PANEL RECYCLING

Sector
Renewable energy
Industry
Renewable energy
Technology origin
Europe
Technology status
Available for commercial deployment in India. Technology modified for Indian operations to suit local conditions.
Principal of operation
End of life solar panels with reduced efficiency are dismantled and primary materials like Aluminium and Glass are separated and crushed to reduce the size. Junction box is removed manually, Wire is cut manually and send for recycling. The other materials like Encapsulated wafers and silver connectors, copper bus is grinded.
Ratings
300 kg/hr (pilot plant) 1000 kg/hr and above small commercial plants
Scope
Turnkey project consultancy
Features
Environmentally friendly, Recovery of precious metals, need of the day, Minimize load on land filling.
Application
Recycling of end-of-life solar panel used for solar power generation.