PV Industries is Australia’s pioneering and oldest solar panel recycling and resource recovery company, specializing in the collection, logistics, and recycling of end-of-life solar systems. Established in 2018, we have been at the forefront of the solar panel recycling industry, securing $6.8 million in Government grant funding to advance our mission. PV Industries is dedicated to shaping the future of solar panel recycling through collaboration with Australian research institutions, developing sustainable solutions to revolutionize the sector.
What Makes Us Unique:
At PV Industries, we stand out with our innovative approach to solar panel recycling. We have developed in-house processing technology that maximizes the value of recovered materials, providing significant benefits for local manufacturing. Our proprietary process involves meticulously separating solar panels piece by piece, which results in lower contamination levels and higher-value outputs, a distinct advantage over conventional cutting, crushing, and shredding methods.
Our capabilities:
- Developing innovative collection and logistics solutions to optimize transport efficiency.
- Collecting solar panels for resource recovery to prevent waste from entering landfills.
- Utilizing in-house mechanical processing technology to remove aluminium frames, junction boxes, and cables.
- Recovering glass and separating it from the remaining laminate using advanced processing techniques.
Our process currently ensures zero waste to landfill by recovering clean glass and aluminium, employing a world-leading method. The next phase of our operations will focus on recovering metals from solar cells, a step that is poised to become the global standard for end-of-life solar cell processing.
Service Offerings and Accepted Waste Streams:
PV Industries, in collaboration with our sister company, Resource, provides comprehensive services to cater to all aspects of solar systems. Our in-house processing technology is tailored to maximize the value of recovered materials, specifically focusing on end-of-life solar panels. Our offerings include:
- Collection and logistics for solar system components
- Resource recovery and recycling of:
- Solar panels
- Solar inverters, microinverters, optimizers, and other electrical components
- Aluminium racking and mounting equipment
- Lithium-ion energy storage systems
Through these services, we aim to lead the way in creating a sustainable future for solar energy in Australia and globally.
