China Launches First 10,000-Ton Smart Containerized PV Module Recycling Lin

China’s first large-scale intelligent containerized photovoltaic (PV) module
recycling demonstration line has officially begun operations in Jianli,
Jingzhou, Hubei Province. Developed by CECEP Solar Energy Co., Ltd., a
subsidiary of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group
(CECEP), the facility marks a significant step in advancing green and efficient
solar panel recycling.
With the global solar industry booming and retired PV modules increasing, the
demand for efficient recycling solutions is growing rapidly. Gou Xianfang, head
of Technology Development at CECEP Solar Energy, cited industry forecasts
predicting that global PV module retirements will exceed 8 million tons by
2030, surging to over 78 million tons by 2050.
To address low recycling efficiency, high costs, and environmental concerns,
CECEP Solar Energy leveraged its expertise in PV manufacturing and solar power
plant operations to develop China’s first mobile, containerized PV module
recycling system in collaboration with industry partners. Unlike traditional
recycling facilities, this modular system functions as a flexible, on-site
processing unit, capable of being quickly deployed to different project
locations. It allows for on-site recovery of glass, aluminum frames, and
junction boxes, significantly reducing transportation costs and improving
efficiency.

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