Global Solar Component Recycling Market 2025 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Solar Component Recycling market size was valued at US$ 1485 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 2318 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.6% during review period.

Solar component recycling refers to the process of properly disposing of and recycling solar panels and other components at the end of their lifespan. It is an essential part of sustainable solar energy production and aims to reduce waste, recover valuable materials, and minimize the environmental impact of solar panel disposal.

The global solar component recycling market refers to the market for recycling and reusing components from end-of-life solar panels and other solar energy system components.

Solar panels and other solar energy system components, such as inverters, batteries, and mounting structures, have a certain lifespan after which they may no longer operate at optimal efficiency. As the adoption of solar energy continues to grow, the need for proper disposal and recycling of these components is becoming increasingly important to minimize environmental impact and maximize resource utilization.

The recycling process for solar components typically involves several steps, which may include:

Collection: Solar panels and other components are collected from end-of-life or decommissioned solar installations. This can be done through various channels such as recycling programs, solar industry associations, and commercial recycling companies.

Sorting and disassembly: The collected components are sorted and disassembled to separate different materials such as glass, aluminum, silicon, copper, and other metals. This step ensures that each material can be recycled or reused efficiently.

Material recovery: The separated materials are then processed to recover valuable resources. For example, silicon from solar panels can be recycled to produce new solar cells, while metals like aluminum and copper can be smelted and used in various industries.

Waste treatment: Any remaining non-recyclable or hazardous waste is treated using appropriate methods to minimize environmental impact.

The global solar component recycling market is driven by several factors, including increasing government regulations and incentives promoting sustainable waste management practices, growing environmental concerns, and the desire for resource efficiency. Additionally, the decreasing cost of solar energy and the increasing lifespan of solar panels are expected to contribute to the growth of this market.

The market includes recycling companies specializing in solar component recycling, as well as manufacturers and installers of solar energy systems that may have their own recycling programs or partnerships with recycling facilities. Additionally, research and development efforts are underway to develop more efficient and cost-effective recycling methods for solar components.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Solar Component Recycling market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Solar Component Recycling market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031

Global Solar Component Recycling market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031

Global Solar Component Recycling market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031

Global Solar Component Recycling market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Solar Component Recycling

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Solar Component Recycling market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Yingli Energy Co. Ltd, First Solar, Canadian Solar Inc., Silcontel, Reclaim PV Recycling, Sharp Corporation, Sunpower Corporation, Envaris, JA Solar Co., Ltd, Renesola, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market segmentation

Solar Component Recycling market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Glass
Plastic
Silicon
Metal
Others

Market segment by Application
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Public Utilities
Others

Market segment by players, this report covers
Yingli Energy Co. Ltd
First Solar
Canadian Solar Inc.
Silcontel
Reclaim PV Recycling
Sharp Corporation
Sunpower Corporation
Envaris
JA Solar Co., Ltd
Renesola
Recycle Solar Technologies Limited
Total Green Recycling

Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Solar Component Recycling product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Solar Component Recycling, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Solar Component Recycling from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Solar Component Recycling competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031

Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Solar Component Recycling market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Solar Component Recycling.

Chapter 13, to describe Solar Component Recycling research findings and conclusion.