Development of an Optimal Scheme for Solar Panel Reuse and Recycling
First written in FY2016. 17 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-09.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For solar panel recycling equipment, we sold 3 frame and J-Box separation units to domestic companies and 1 to an overseas company, as well as 2 glass separation units to domestic companies and 1 to an overseas company.」
In the reuse and recycling business, revenue has been recognized on the sale of 4 frame/J-Box separation units and 3 glass separation units to companies in Japan and overseas, building a track record in equipment sales. - 2026-04-10AdvancedFinancial Results Presentation
「By AGC: ・Purchase of cover glass separated using our equipment at a commercial value and horizontal recycling ・Support for developing the logistics network needed for efficient cullet collection, among other initiatives ⇒Successfully received orders for equipment including EVA scrapers, and more companies are becoming receptive to installing the equipment.」
Specified cooperation on the commercial purchase and horizontal recycling of cover glass and logistics, with progress toward orders for equipment including EVA scrapers. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「A domestic flat glass manufacturer announced that it would purchase, for value, the cover glass separated using our equipment. This secured an outlet for the separated glass, which had been a challenge, and lowered the barriers to entry, leading to expectations for further market expansion.」
A buyer willing to pay for separated cover glass has been secured, changing the outlet for the glass and the previously existing barriers to entry, and indicating expectations for market expansion. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「While our main business is the sale of solar panel dismantling equipment, we are also addressing the challenge of properly reselling discarded panels for reuse and ensuring their proper treatment, including recycling.」
The company continues to develop its business by combining dismantling equipment sales with the proper treatment of discarded panels, including resale for reuse and recycling. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the solar power industry, which is the main target of our environmental business, systems to address future volumes of end-of-life solar panels are being developed, including consideration by the government of mandatory solar panel recycling. Support for solar panel recycling, including assistance with the introduction of recycling equipment and subsidies for recycling costs, continues to be provided in Japan and overseas. In addition to Europe, where many companies have long been considering entering the industry, the number of companies considering entry in Japan is also increasing as interest grows.」
The note explains that the government is considering mandatory recycling, support for equipment installation and cost subsidies is continuing, and the number of companies considering entry is increasing in Japan as well as Europe. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In anticipation of future volumes of end-of-life solar panels, the Japanese government and local authorities are considering the development of reuse and recycling systems. Ongoing support through subsidies is being provided in Japan and overseas for solar panel recycling. In Europe in particular, awareness of recycling is high, and the number of companies considering entry is increasing.」
The note continues to describe consideration of reuse and recycling systems by governments and local authorities, subsidy support in Japan and overseas, and the growing number of companies considering entry in Europe. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In anticipation of future volumes of end-of-life solar panels, the Japanese government and local authorities are considering the development of reuse and recycling systems. The adoption of recycling technologies for solar panels is progressing in Japan and overseas, with ongoing support provided through subsidies. In Europe in particular, awareness of recycling is high, and the number of companies considering entering the market is increasing.」
The note describes consideration of reuse and recycling systems, the adoption of technologies in Japan and overseas, ongoing support through subsidies, and the growing number of companies considering entry in Europe. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The number of companies entering the solar panel recycling business is increasing not only in Japan but also in Europe, Australia and elsewhere.」
The note reconfirms the market view that the number of companies entering the solar panel recycling business is increasing in Japan as well as in Europe, Australia and elsewhere. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In response to moves by Tokyo and other authorities to mandate solar panel installation, systems for reuse and recycling are being considered in various regions, as future waste volumes are expected to increase with the expansion of panel installations. The number of companies entering the solar panel recycling business is also increasing not only in Japan but in Europe, the United States, Australia and elsewhere.」
The note reconfirms the expected future increase in waste resulting from mandatory solar panel installation, consideration of reuse and recycling systems in various regions, and the growing number of companies entering the market in Europe, the United States, Australia and elsewhere. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company sold panel dismantling equipment (frame removal equipment) to an industrial waste processor in the United States.」
Regarding its panel reuse and recycling business, the Company reported a track record of selling dismantling equipment to an industrial waste processor in the United States, following sales in Europe. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding solar panel reuse and recycling, as Japan anticipates the large-scale disposal of used panels from around 2030, the Company will work with related companies to improve the collection rate for discarded panels and ensure that panels are reused or recycled. It will also develop applications for recovered resources and promote panel recycling by improving recyclability.」
In anticipation of large-scale disposal around 2030, the Company has specified initiatives to improve collection rates through cooperation with related companies and develop applications for recovered resources. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This was due to the scheduled recognition of revenue from solar power plant inspection services, as well as panel reuse sales, recycling, and the provision of panel dismantling equipment.」
The Company reaffirmed that it continues to sell reused panels, recycle panels, and provide dismantling equipment. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「This was due to the scheduled recognition of revenue from inspection services for large-scale solar power plants, as well as sales of reused panels, recycling, and sales of panel dismantling equipment.」
The Company reaffirmed that it continues to carry out sales of reused panels, recycling, and sales of dismantling equipment. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「In Japan, large-scale disposal of used panels is expected from around 2030. For the time being, most discarded panels are expected to be those damaged by natural disasters, but the current situation is that even usable panels are discarded and unusable panels are not always properly processed as industrial waste. Accordingly, the Company will establish a system, through industry networks and cooperation with insurance companies, to collect discarded panels, reuse those that can be used, and properly process those that cannot be used through recycling or as industrial waste.」
In anticipation of the large-scale disposal of panels around 2030, the Company has expanded its focus from establishing reuse and recycling methods to building a system for collection, reuse, recycling, and proper processing through cooperation with industry networks and insurance companies. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This was due, among other factors, to the sale of an automated solar panel dismantling line to a domestic industrial waste processor.」
The Company reaffirmed its track record of selling an automated solar panel dismantling line to a domestic industrial waste processor. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was due, among other factors, to the sale of an automated solar panel dismantling line to a domestic industrial waste processor.」
Regarding its solar panel reuse and recycling business, the Company reported a new track record of selling an automated dismantling line to a domestic industrial waste processor. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company will build a stable business by selling dismantling equipment suited to market needs while building up its track record in intermediate processing at the Matsuyama plant, and by establishing a system for circulating panels that will be discarded in large quantities in the future.」
In addition to selling dismantling equipment, the Company began an intermediate processing business for solar panels at the Matsuyama plant and advanced to the stage of building a circulation system while accumulating processing experience. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「This was due to the recognition of revenue from a solar panel recycling dismantling line, as well as steady growth in the Company’s track record in panel reuse and recycling.」
The Company explained that, in addition to recognizing revenue from a recycling dismantling line, it steadily built up its track record in panel reuse and recycling. Revenue in the environmental business was ¥329 million and operating profit was ¥87 million. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was due to the recognition of revenue from a solar panel recycling dismantling line, as well as higher-than-expected sales of reused panels compared with the forecast at the beginning of the fiscal year.」
While the Company had been pursuing the establishment of reuse and recycling methods and the launch of automated lines, it actually recognized revenue from a recycling dismantling line, and reused-panel sales also exceeded the initial forecast. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「The Company will launch an automated line of dismantling equipment for recycling panels that uses its globally unique “hot knife separation method,” and plans to deploy it nationwide in anticipation of the large-scale disposal of panels in the future.」
The Company has expanded the scope and specificity of its plans, moving from establishing appropriate recycling methods to launching automated dismantling lines and deploying them nationwide. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Company will continue to promote its panel recycling business through a joint venture and work to establish appropriate panel recycling methods.」
The Company continues to pursue the promotion of its recycling business through a joint venture and the establishment of appropriate recycling methods. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「For solar panel reuse and recycling services, the Company aims to build an optimal scheme for processing discarded solar panels. Specifically, it will work to develop highly accurate and efficient inspection methods for sorting panels suitable for reuse from those requiring recycling, establish evaluation standards for recovered panels, and reduce recycling costs by improving the recyclability of panels that cannot be reused.」
The Company announced plans to build an optimal processing scheme covering panel sorting inspections, evaluation standards, improved recyclability, and reduced recycling costs.