Increasing Demand for Solar Panel Globally Contributes Market Growth

Published: May 2024

Global solar panel recycling market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 14.3% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The market growth is attributed to the rising demand for solar panels resulting in increasingly efficient recycling methods globally. Additionally, increasing collaboration among recyclers and solar manufacturers to create standardized recycling processes and infrastructure. For instance, in February 2024, Qcells partnered with SOLARCYCLE® on recycling solar panels to accelerate the domestic supply chain. Working together, the companies accelerate their shared vision of building a circular, clean energy supply chain that creates jobs and reduces US reliance on imported, raw materials that are frequently subject to supply chain disruptions.

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Market players investing in the recycling solar panels to minimize the environmental impact of end-of-life PV systems such as the release of heavy metals into the environment through e-waste management. For instance, in December 2022, Aurubis invested €530.0 million ($558.5 million) to accelerate the expansion of the modular recycling system and double of processing capacity at the Aurubis Richmond site in Georgia, US. In addition, Aurubis invests in the CRH (Complex Recycling Hamburg) project to increase recycling capabilities in Hamburg, and in the expansion of the in-house solar park at the Pirdop site in Bulgaria.

Used solar panels unsuitable for reuse owing to damage or significant deteriorations in performance have conventionally been disposed of in landfills. The collection and recycling of used solar panels unsuitable for reuse by separating their materials into glass, cell sheets, and other resources in cooperation with solar panel recycling companies throughout with access to advanced recycling technologies. For instance, in July 2023, Marubeni Corp. launched reuse and recycling services for used solar panels. Marubeni Corp. and HAMADA Co., Ltd. have established a new company, “Rexia Corporation” which has started to provide reuse and recycling-related services involving the sale, purchase, and disposal of used solar panels.

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2023-2031

Base year- 2023

Forecast period- 2024-2031

Segment Covered- 

o By Material

o By Product

o By Process

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape- Aurubis AG, Canadian Solar Inc., First Solar, Inc., Sharp Corp., and Veolia Environnement S.A., among others.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Solar Panel Recycling Market Report Segment

By Material

  • Glass
  • Plastic
  • Aluminum
  • Silicon
  • Metals

By Product

  • Silicon Based PV
  • Thin Film PV

By Process

  • Thermal
  • Mechanical
  • Chemical
  • Combination
  • Laser

Global Solar Panel Recycling Market Report Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada 

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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