Australian Clients Visit Fully Automated PV Panel Recycling Line

As a global leader in per capita installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity, Australia is facing a wave of decommissioning for its first generation of retired PV panels. Recently, SUNYGROUP hosted a delegation of Australian clients; the primary objective of their visit was to gain insight into SUNYGROUP’s PV panel recycling processes.

The Australian clients focused on key aspects such as the processing capacity of the recycling equipment, the recovery rates for high-purity silicon and precious metals, and compliance with environmental regulations.

A complete PV module dismantling system operates through a series of specific process steps—including junction box removal, frame detachment, module heating, backsheet removal, and the scraping of adhesive-coated solar cells—enabling the full separation of aluminum frames, junction boxes, metal ribbons, polymer backsheets, adhesive-coated cells, and PV glass. This precision dismantling approach yields impressive recovery rates for high-value components.

Studies indicate that through intelligent dismantling and material regeneration technologies, the recovery rate for precious metals like silver can exceed 95%. The recovered high-purity silicon and silver can be fed directly back into the PV supply chain for the manufacture of new modules, while glass and aluminum can be supplied to related sectors such as construction materials, thereby achieving efficient closed-loop integration with key industries like PV manufacturing and green building materials.

After observing the PV panel recycling line in operation, the clients expressed great satisfaction with the equipment’s performance and indicated a preliminary interest in collaboration. Moving forward, SUNYGROUP will provide a customized PV panel recycling solution tailored to the specific conditions of the clients’ facility.