Would it be feasible to set up a photovoltaic cells recycling plant?

Editor: Henan Doing
Date:July 23, 2025

With the development of modern industry, the global energy crisis and environmental pollution issues have become increasingly acute. The world is actively seeking new renewable energy sources to ensure long-term sustainable development, and photovoltaic technology represents one of the significant outcomes in this endeavor. However, the widespread adoption and deployment of photovoltaic technology also signifies that the recycling and reuse of end-of-life photovoltaic cell panels has become imperative.

Photovoltaic cells recycling not only meets environmental protection requirements, but also effectively extracts valuable materials such as silicon, glass, and aluminum. At present, Europe (Germany, France), North America (the United States, Canada), and Australia have established relatively complete photovoltaic cell panels recycling systems. Therefore, setting up a photovoltaic cells recycling plant is highly feasible and it is a sound choice with promising development prospects.

photovoltaic panel recycling machine.jpgPhotovoltaic cells recycling plant

If you want to seize this opportunity to establish a photovoltaic cells recycling plant, DOING's cost-effective photovoltaic panels recycling machine will serve as your optimal choice.

Highly automated recycling of photovoltaic panels

Our photovoltaic panel recycling machine is equipped with a PLC intelligent control system, which is easy to operate and maintain. Semi-automatic recycling equipment only requires 1-2 workers for aluminum frame removal, and all other stages like shredding, crushing, grinding and sorting require no human intervention. This ensures higher safety and reduced labor costs. Moreover, we are continuously upgrading our systems, fully automated photovoltaic panel recycling lines are now available, including computer-controlled automatic aluminum frame removal unit.

High recovery rate and high purity levels

The recycling process of used photovoltaic cells is through the dismantling, shredding, crushing, grinding and sorting of different materials of solar panels. The products obtained from crushing and sorting waste photovoltaic cells mainly include aluminum frame, glass, copper powder, silicon powder and plastic.

Photovoltaic panels recycling.jpgUsed photovoltaic cells recycling process

The recovery rate of aluminum frame is over 99%, and the other four materials all achieve over 95% recovery. Recycled aluminum frames, glass, and plastics have purities above 98%, and copper/silicon powders exceed 95% purity. The high recovery rates and purity levels of the outputs demonstrate our equipment's capability for complete recovery of waste photovoltaic cell panels, making it the optimal choice to directly translate into greater profits for your factory.

Environmentally friendly recycling system

DOING photovoltaic cell panels recycling machine adopts physical crushing and sorting methods. The recycling process will not produce water and chemical pollution, achieving zero secondary pollution. The operating noise of the entire recycling process is less than 75 decibels, which complies with the national industrial zone noise regulations. In addition, the pulse dust collector is installed to reduce dust, minimize the impact on the environment, and meet environmental protection standards.

photovoltaic panel recycling machine.jpg DOING photovoltaic panel recycling machine

DOING photovoltaic panel recycling machine is designed for efficient processing of large-scale end-of-life photovoltaic cell panels. It includes alumminum frame dismantling machine, glass removal machine, and solar panels crushing and separating machine. We have equipment with processing capacities of 500 kg/h and 1000 kg/h. Of course, if you require other processing capacities, we can also customize them for you.

We have decades of experience in designing and manufacturing reliable solar panel recycling machine for customers around the world. We are committed to providing high-performance, highly efficient, and cost-effective photovoltaic cells recycling systems for our clients. From initial consultation and plant design to equipment supply, installation support commissioning, and subsequent maintenance, we provide you with services throughout the process. If you are considering investing in setting up a photovoltaic cells recycling plant, please contact DOING today!

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