Maltha turns recycled solar panels into flat glass

Maltha Glass Recycling, in collaboration with Saint-Gobain, has transformed recycled solar panels into flat glass as part of a pilot project.

A total of 75 tons of solar panel glass recycled by Maltha was successfully used by Saint-Gobain in the production of flat glass.

The success of this pilot highlights the feasibility of a circular economy approach to solar panel recycling, offering a sustainable pathway for managing their end-of-life materials.

Kevin Bell, Managing Director of Maltha Group, said: “This successful pilot demonstrates the incredible potential of solar panel recycling.

“We are proud to work alongside Saint-Gobain and other partners to take concrete steps towards a circular economy.

“By turning end-of-life solar panels into valuable materials for flat glass production, we are proving that sustainable solutions exist for this critical component of the energy transition.”

By 2030, millions of solar panels will enter the European market, necessitating end-of-life recycling solutions.

The Photorama project, funded by the European Union, was launched to meet this challenge.

Bringing together 13 European partners, including Maltha, it aims to establish a recycling chain for end-of-life solar panels.

The project focuses on recovering valuable raw materials that can be reintegrated into the manufacturing process for new panels.