Photovoltaic PV Module Recycling Facility

Time：2026-01-16 16:57:12

With the continuous growth of global photovoltaic installed capacity, a large number of retired, scrapped, and transport-damaged PV modules are entering a phase of centralized processing. Achieving efficient recycling of materials such as aluminum, copper, glass, and silicon while meeting environmental requirements has become critical to the long-term viability of PV recycling projects. Addressing this need, our automated PV module recycling production line employs a process combining thermal treatment with mechanical sorting, specifically designed for industrial-scale recycling.

Core Equipment and Process Flow Design

The entire PV recycling line centers on the core concept of “pyrolytic pretreatment + mechanical crushing and sorting.” Modules enter the thermal treatment system intact without manual disassembly. Precise temperature control softens and decomposes the EVA encapsulation layer, preparing materials for subsequent separation. Post-thermal treatment, modules proceed to the crushing and dissociation unit, where glass and composite layers are effectively separated, avoiding material contamination and loss caused by traditional high-force crushing.

The downstream sorting stage incorporates air classification, screening, and specialized separation equipment to recover materials like copper, plastics, and silicon powder. Copper achieves high-efficiency enrichment through air classification, while plastics and silicon powder undergo further purification in subsequent precision separation units, ensuring all recovered materials possess practical reuse and market value.

System Advantages and Application Value

This PV module recycling facility operates continuously and automatically, minimizing manual intervention and ensuring stable performance. It is suitable for long-term, high-volume processing of PV modules with varying specifications and structures. The modular equipment design provides strong adaptability, allowing flexible configuration adjustments based on project scale and module type.

From a practical application perspective, this system not only meets environmental compliance requirements but also helps recycling enterprises achieve a balance between economic benefits and sustainable development through high recovery rates and clear material flow tracking. For companies planning to establish PV module recycling operations, this automated recycling solution—centered on equipment stability and process maturity—offers greater long-term investment value.