Revolutionising Waste Recycling Across Industries
Cirqula leverages advanced technologies to transform waste into valuable resources, addressing critical environmental challenges. From glass and e-waste to tyres, solar panels, lithium batteries, and energy.We deliver sustainable solutions for a circular economy
Solar Panel Sector
Current Waste Problem
The rapid growth of solar installations worldwide means the first generation of panels is now reaching end-of-life, with global solar waste projected to reach 78 million tons by 2050. Conventional solar panels contain valuable materials (silver, silicon, copper, aluminum) alongside potentially hazardous substances (lead, cadmium). Most regions lack specific regulations for solar panel disposal, resulting in panels being treated as general waste. The production of new panels continues to require extensive mining and energy-intensive manufacturing processes.
What We Can Do
At Cirqula, we can implement thermal and mechanical processes that separate solar panel components while preserving material integrity. We can apply specialised techniques to recover up to 99% of semiconductor materials and 95% of glass from end-of-life panels. We can conduct detailed chemical analysis to identify panel compositions and optimise recovery methods accordingly. We can process all solar technologies, including crystalline silicon, thin-film, and emerging panel types with our specially equipped facilities.
Industries We Supply
Solar manufacturing: Silicon, silver, and glass for new panel production
Electronics: Semiconductor materials and conductive metals.
Construction: Aluminum framing and tempered glass products
Battery production: Recovered metals for energy storage systems
Precious metals market: Refined silver and copper
Specialty glass manufacturing: High-transmissivity glass products