PV Panel Recycling Service
We provide intermediate treatment service to recycle discarded PV panels. At Matsuyama Factory in Ehime, Japan, an automatic PV panel disassembly line is installed. The line separates glass from other materials without crushing, applying the “separation method using heated blade,” our own technology. Recycling of glass becomes difficult when metals mix with it, however our original method enables an efficient recycling as no metals exist on the separated glass.
Achievement so far for intermediate treatment of PV panels
Total: 25,554* panels treated |
* As of December 31, 2020 |
So far, we have treated 25,554 panels. The separated materials are handed over to the recycling companies, and we are putting maximum efforts to recycle discarded panels.
Respective equipment and disassembly process
In discarding PV panels, proper processing is required, as they include toxic materials like lead.
What is the separation method using a heated blade?
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In this method, a blade heated to 300℃ melts EVA layer to separate glass from other materials. |
Cycle time |
60 seconds |
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Panels to be processed |
Crystalline panels with back sheet |
Panel size |
Minimum:600 x 1,000 mm |
“Screening Committee Special Award” of the 47th Japan Industrial Technology Award
“Encouragement Award” of the FY2019 Awards for Resources Recirculation Technologies and Systems
J-Box Separator |
Frame Separator |
Glass Separator |
Establishing the structure for proper recycling of PV panels
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We have been striving to establish the structure for proper recycling of PV panels. Through the structure, we will aim at creating a circular society of solar power generation. Introduction of the base |
Environmental Business
PV Panel Reuse/Recycling
PV Panel Inspection Machine and Others
PV Power Plant Inspection Service