1,000 kg/h Solar Panel Recycling Project for an Indian Solar Manufacturer

Project at a Glance

In November 2025, an Indian solar panel manufacturer officially partnered with Henan Doing Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.(referred to DOING ECO, Previously known as HENAN DOING), ordering a high-efficiency 1,000 kg/h solar panel recycling machine. Following the successful completion of equipment manufacturing and rigorous pre-shipment commissioning, DOING ECO shipped the complete solar panel recycling facility to India in February 2026.

Shipping of solar panel recycling machine to India

This project equips the Indian client with a dedicated, integrated solution for processing waste and defective photovoltaic panels. It enables the highly efficient recovery of reusable material fractions, including glass, aluminum, copper, and other valuable resources.

Customer Background & Project Requirements

The client is an established solar panel manufacturer based in India. Amidst expanding production and business development, the company urgently required a reliable recycling solution to manage their waste, defective, and end-of-life photovoltaic panels.

To achieve their operational goals, the customer sought a solar panel recycling facility capable of:

· Processing approximately 1,000 kg of waste solar panels per hour.

· Effectively separating and recovering valuable materials from discarded photovoltaic modules.

· Reducing the physical volume of photovoltaic waste requiring costly disposal.

· Supporting the circular economy through the efficient reuse of recovered glass, aluminum, silicon, and copper.

For this client, the investment was not merely about purchasing a single machine; they required a comprehensive equipment solution backed by professional manufacturing, commissioning, timely delivery, and continuous technical assistance.

DOING’s Customized Equipment Solution

Based on a detailed analysis of the customer’s processing requirements, DOING ECO engineered a tailored solar panel recycling facility with a capacity of 1,000 kg/h. With an estimated daily processing volume of 10 tons and an annual throughput reaching 3,000 tons, this stands as one of the medium-to-large-scale solar panel recycling projects undertaken by DOING ECO.

DOING ECO solar panel recycling facility

The system relies on an advanced combination of mechanical dismantling, crushing, screening, and physical material separation. The primary processing stages include:

1. Feeding: Safely loading waste solar panels into the recycling system.

2. Separation: Detaching junction boxes and cables prior to heavy crushing.

3. Dismantling: Mechanically removing aluminum frames, glass and external components.

4. Crushing: Thoroughly crushing and processing the remaining panel structure.

5. Sorting: Accurately separating metals, silicon-containing materials, and other fractions.

6. Collection: Gathering the recovered materials for downstream processing or direct reuse.

Equipment Configuration

The delivered facility is designed as a fully integrated processing line rather than standalone machinery. 

Solar panel recycling machine for Indian customer project

Engineered to match the customer’s specific feedstock and final material requirements, this system’s configuration includes:

· Automated solar panel feeding systems

· Junction box and cable separation modules

· Aluminum frame removal units

· Heavy-duty crushing and size reduction machinery

· Precision screening and particle classification equipment

· Air separation and specialized material sorting technologies

· Industrial dust collection for strict environmental control

Project Implementation Timeline

The project was executed with strict adherence to the agreed-upon timeline, ensuring smooth international delivery:

Crucially, DOING ECO completed rigorous production and pre-shipment commissioning work before the equipment left the factory. This vital step allowed both the customer and DOING ECO to verify the equipment configuration, significantly reducing uncertainty during transportation, site installation, and future commissioning in India.

Why the Customer Selected DOING Company

1. Matched Capacity: The targeted 1,000 kg/h processing capacity perfectly aligned with the client's planned volume for handling manufacturing waste and defective panels.

2. Integrated Process: By combining dismantling, crushing, screening, and sorting into one coordinated production line, the client avoids the inefficiency of relying on multiple disjointed machines.

3. Pre-Shipment Reliability: DOING ECO’s commitment to full pre-shipment testing provided the international client with peace of mind and verified operational readiness.

4. Comprehensive International Support: DOING ECO demonstrated proven capability in coordinating complex international logistics, from manufacturing to shipment coordination and technical support.

Project Significance

Once operational, the recycling facility has separated key material fractions from the waste photovoltaic panels, including Glass, Aluminum, Copper, Silicon-containing material, and Plastics. These recovered resources help the client systematically reduce waste disposal costs while advancing a more resource-efficient solar manufacturing process.

Solar panel recycling plant

This successful delivery further cements DOING ECO’s position as a leading provider of large-capacity solar panel recycling solutions for overseas manufacturers. It serves as a vital reference project in the Indian solar recycling equipment market, showcasing DOING ECO's ability to execute complex international projects from initial consultation to successful physical delivery.

Looking for a solar panel recycling solution for your project? DOING ECO continues to provide customized solar panel recycling machines and complete recycling-line solutions for solar manufacturers, recycling companies, and global investors. Contact DOING ECO today to discuss your specific panel types, required capacity, material recovery targets, and optimal plant layout.