Circular Solar uses a patented process involving a combination of mechanical shredding and chemical leaching to separate and recover silicon, silver, and other valuable materials from old solar panels.

The panels are first collected from solar farms or manufacturers and then transported to a centralized facility.

Here, they are broken down into smaller components.

Advanced material separation technologies then sort these components, isolating valuable metals and silicon from glass and plastic.

The cleaned materials are then purified and sold back to manufacturers for use in new panels, creating a closed-loop system that supports the circular economy.

Circular Solar offers a higher recovery rate of valuable materials than existing methods, reducing waste and retaining value within the solar industry.

It supports solar companies' sustainability goals by offering a cost-effective, environmentally-friendly disposal alternative, improving corporate reputation and compliance with potential future regulations.

The technology for advanced material separation is available but requires scaling and investment.

Regulatory frameworks supporting recycling in the renewable space are emerging, suggesting potential incentives.

The competitive landscape is growing, but current processes have yet to optimize material recovery effectively, leaving a niche to fill.