Technology

SRC processing technology recovers 99+% of materials from Solar PV Panels into clean streams of Silicon, Aluminium, Copper, Glass & Plastic

The SRC clean technology is purposely built to recover raw materials from end-of-life PV panels. When compared to the more conventional thermo-chemical methods the SRC technology offers many advantages and does not use manual dismantling, shredding, pyrolysis, thermal, crushing or hydrometallurgy.

Solar Recovery Centre

SRC Recovery Centres use patented world leading technology to fully recover raw materials from all type of solar PV panels. This innovation lays the foundation for closing the circular economy loop.

The SRC patented technology uses the management software to monitor the process and separation of glass, silicon, copper, plastic and rare earth materials. The SRC Recovery Centres have been developed to manage varying capacity volumes dependant on needs and location.

  • PV Deframing Machine

    The SRC PV Deframing equipment is a mechatronic machine used to separate the aluminum frame, junction box and cables from the PV panels.

  • Automated Process

    In order to improve safety and efficien- cy, SRC uses automation with robotics to complete the disassembly and sorting of the PV panels.

  • Materials Separation

    The high quality recovered materi- als are processed, separated and automatically packed ready for reuse in different industry sectors.

Recovery Rate

SRC has a strong focus on maximum material recovery from end-of-life Solar PV Panels for recycling back into the manufacturing stream. The processing technology recovers 99+% of materials from Solar PV Panels into clean streams of Silicon, Aluminium, Copper, Glass & Plastic.

We are working directly with our partners towards the reuse of recovered raw materials.

Research & Development

Solar Recovery Corporation continues to work with strategic partners to further develop systems and processes for the Solar PV Panel industry.

SRC will continue to further develop the recovered raw materials so that they can be used in different applications creating new industries within Australia and Internationally.

  • LME is a research organisation developing world leading solutions and technology. The Consortium is involved in various research and development projects with national and international partners. LME continue to work closely with ERMA and drive the policies for recovered materials.

  • The innovative research centres at Deakin help to solve global challenges, creating smarter technology. Deakin has a deep history forging partnerships with leaders in industry, government, and research to solve problems, share ideas, and inspire work-ready graduates. Solar Recovery Corporation has established a collaborate partnership with Deakin University’s Institute of Frontier Materials and Manufactures in developing a higher value silicon recovered from the SRC technology.

  • The European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) Was announced on 3 September 2020, as part of an action plan on critical raw materials, and the publication of the 2020 list of critical raw materials. The action plan looks at the current and future challenges and proposes actions to reduce Europe's raw materials dependency on third countries, diversifying supply from both primary and secondary sources and improving resource efficiency and circularity while promoting responsible sourcing worldwide.

 

  • UNSW is one of the leading research-intensive universities in the Asia Pacific region with world class expertise, facilities and infrastructure in professional and scientific fields. Engagement and linkage with external partners from industry, government and other organisations is fundamental to our mission. The SRC technology provides high quality recovered raw materials ready for reuse. The SRC vision is to develop an Australian made product, creating Solar PV Panel manufacturing in Australia using high level recovered raw materials from the SRC clean technology.