Photovoltaic Racking Material Recycling Background

As PV power plants installed after 2000 gradually reach the end of their design life (typically 25 years), a wave of PV module and solar mounting material decommissioning is beginning to emerge. 2025 will see the first large-scale decommissioning of modules in China, which will give rise to a fast-growing recycling market . At the same time, the recycling of PV mounts, as an important part of PV power plants, has become an important part of the promotion of the circular economy.

Status of PV Racking Material Recycling

Currently, the PV racking recycling market is still in its infancy, but has shown strong potential for development. The environmental performance and recyclability of PV mounting materials have become the focus of industry attention. With the promotion of the concept of green development, lightweight, weather-resistant and recyclable materials are gradually favored. These materials not only reduce the production of energy consumption and carbon emissions, but also reduce the weight of the bracket, reducing the cost of infrastructure, and improve the overall economy of the PV power plant .

The industry chain of photovoltaic mounting material recycling mainly includes the following links:

1.Collection of waste materials: retired PV mounts are collected through specialized channels to ensure the integrity and recyclability of the materials.

2.Material treatment and classification: the recycled stent materials are cleaned, disassembled, classified and further processed according to the material (e.g. aluminum alloy, steel, etc.).

3.Reuse and remanufacturing: Some of the materials can be used directly in the production of new stents or processed to go into other industries.

4.Technology R&D and innovation: Promote the maturation of recycling technologies, such as physical and chemical methods, to improve the efficiency of material recycling and resource utilization.

5.Policy support and market standardization: National and local governments have introduced relevant policies to support the development of PV bracket material recycling industry, and at the same time standardize the market operation to avoid disorderly competition and resource waste.

Photovoltaic Racking Material Recycling Market Outlook

Waste PV Module Recycling Market size will continue to expand by 2025, and technological innovations will drive the PV racking material recycling market. Meanwhile, policy support will provide a stable environment for this market. It is expected that the recycling of PV mounting materials will become an important part of the sustainable development of the PV industry in the coming years .