1. Collection and Sorting
• Panels are collected from solar farms, businesses, or residential locations.
• They are inspected and sorted based on their types (e.g., silicon-based or thin-film).
2. Disassembly and Preprocessing
• Aluminum frames and junction boxes are removed manually or via automation.
• The remaining modules are then shredded or mechanically crushed.
3. Mechanical and Chemical Separation
• Panels are further crushed into smaller particles.
• Mechanical separation methods (vibration tables, sieves)
Recycling solar panels effectively reduces waste, conserves resources, and provides valuable raw materials for industry.