Advanced Technology for Recycling Photovoltaic Panels
Using Low-Temperature Thermal Decomposition

Since 2019, Tokuyama has been jointly developing a recycling technology with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to address the expected surge in waste photovoltaic panels.
This collaboration led to the establishment of a low-temperature thermal decomposition technology that enables high-quality separation of panel components.
We are now working to further enhance the technology and build a business model for its practical application.

Thermal decomposition process

Exterior view of the Tokuyama Photovoltaic Panel Recycling Development Facility

Features

  • Tokuyama's proprietary low-temperature thermal decomposition technology
  • The module (glass, resin, cells, and ribbons) that are securely bonded together can be dismantled and sorted by thermal decomposition of the resin
  • Recovery of high purity glass in the form of flat glass
  • Almost all parts are recyclable

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