According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling market size was valued at US$ 321 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 520 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 7.2% during review period.
Photovoltaic equipment recycling refers to the process of collecting, dismantling, processing, and reusing photovoltaic equipment that has reached the end of its service life, is scrapped, or is damaged, such as solar panels, inverters, support systems, and cables. Its purpose is to reduce environmental pollution, prevent waste containing silicon, heavy metals, and plastics from harming soil and water sources, and simultaneously recover valuable materials such as silicon wafers, silver, copper, aluminum, and glass, achieving resource recycling. Through photovoltaic equipment recycling, not only is a green circular economy promoted in the photovoltaic industry, reducing production costs and resource consumption, but sustainable development is also supported, achieving the dual value of environmental protection and economic benefits.
Photovoltaic equipment recycling refers to the entire process of dismantling, classifying, processing, and reusing scrapped or decommissioned photovoltaic modules and related equipment. Its upstream mainly includes photovoltaic raw material suppliers and module manufacturers, providing raw materials such as silicon, glass, and metals, as well as photovoltaic products. Downstream encompasses recycling companies, recycled material suppliers, and secondary utilization or environmental disposal processes, reusing recycled silicon wafers, metals, glass, and other materials for production or other industrial uses, achieving resource recycling and environmental protection. This industrial chain not only helps reduce production costs but also aligns with the requirements of sustainable development.
The rapid development of the global photovoltaic (PV) equipment recycling market is primarily driven by factors such as the increasing volume of retired PV modules, the rising value of recycled materials, strengthened policies and regulations, the promotion of green circular economy concepts, and advancements in recycling technology. However, the market also faces certain risks, including higher recycling costs than landfill or simple disposal, inadequate recycling systems and infrastructure, complex module designs that are difficult to disassemble, outdated or inconsistent regulations, and fluctuations in recycled material prices impacting profitability. Overall, PV equipment recycling is in a phase of rapid growth and standardization, but economic viability and policy support remain key factors for the market's continued expansion.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Photovoltaic Equipment 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 Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2021-2026
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 Photovoltaic Equipment 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 Photovoltaic Equipment 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 Enel Green Power, First Solar, Solarcycle, Canadian Solar, Silcontel, Veolia North America (VNA), FuturaSun srl, Reiling Unternehmensgruppe, ROSI Solar, Etavolt, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, 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
Photovoltaic Module Recycling
Inverter Recycling
Hanging System Recycling
Market segment by Recycling Methods
Physical recycling
Chemical recycling
Other
Market segment by Operating Entity
Enterprise Self-recycling
Professional Recycling Company
Third-party Circular Economy Platform
Market segment by Application
Component Reuse
Material Recycling
Market segment by players, this report covers
Enel Green Power
First Solar
Solarcycle
Canadian Solar
Silcontel
Veolia North America (VNA)
FuturaSun srl
Reiling Unternehmensgruppe
ROSI Solar
Etavolt
PV Industries
Jinko Solar
Goldwind
Jereh Group
Jinghuan Jiayuan
Dongjiang Environmental Company
DAS Solar
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 Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Photovoltaic Equipment 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 2021 to 2032.
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 2021 to 2026.and Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling.
Chapter 13, to describe Photovoltaic Equipment Recycling research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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