Commercializing Solar Panel Recycling
First written in FY2024. 2 of 3 entries say "Softened", first in 2026-05-15. Latest entry: FY2026.
Sanix Holdings moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「The Group has determined that solar panel recycling is not commercially viable with current technologies. However, as large volumes of used solar panels are expected to arise in the 2030s following the expiration of the FIT purchase period for solar power, we will continue demonstration testing of solar panel recycling by leveraging our accumulated expertise in solar panels and the strength of our nationwide industrial waste treatment network.」
The previous direction toward commercializing solar panel recycling was scaled back to continuing demonstration testing for the time being, because the business was judged not to be commercially viable with current technologies. - 2026-05-15SoftenedRevision of earnings forecasts
「Although the Group has determined that solar panel recycling is not commercially viable with current technology, large volumes of used solar panels are expected to emerge in the 2030s as the FIT purchase periods for solar power expire. We will therefore continue demonstration tests for solar panel recycling, leveraging the expertise we have developed in solar panels and our strength in having an industrial waste treatment network across Japan.」
The company added its determination that solar panel recycling is not commercially viable with current technology, narrowing the emphasis from commercialization to continuing demonstration tests. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「The Group aims to commercialize solar panel recycling. As large volumes of used solar panels are expected to arise in the 2030s following the expiration of the FIT purchase period for solar power, we will leverage our accumulated expertise in solar panels and the strength of our nationwide industrial waste treatment network to advance the verification of solar panel recycling technologies.」
In anticipation of large volumes of used solar panels arising in the 2030s, a new policy was presented to verify recycling technologies and commercialize the business by leveraging existing solar panel expertise and the waste treatment network.