SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH
SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is an innovative Cleantech startup from Magdeburg that specializes in the recycling of solar modules. With a patented, chemical-free technology, the company recovers 98% of the raw materials and promotes a sustainable circular economy in the solar industry.
About SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH
editSOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is an innovative Cleantech startup from Magdeburg that specializes in the recycling of solar modules. With a patented recycling technology, the company is revolutionizing the solar industry by recovering 98% of the raw materials from silicon solar modules. This technology enables the economical recovery of valuable materials such as silver, silicon, and high-quality glass, as well as aluminum, copper, and plastics. The process is energy-efficient and operates without the use of chemicals, making it particularly resource-conserving.
The mission of SOLAR MATERIALS is to transform the solar industry into a circular economy, thereby making solar energy truly green. The company aims to maximize the positive environmental impacts of solar energy by closing the raw material cycles and reducing CO2 emissions per ton of recycled solar modules by 3.1 tons.
Sustainability is at the core of SOLAR MATERIALS' corporate philosophy. By recovering secondary raw materials, energy consumption is reduced by about 80% compared to primary production. The company has recently increased its recycling capacity to 10,000 tons per year and plans to launch its first automated recycling plant in Saxony-Anhalt. This facility will enable the efficient recycling of the increasing amount of decommissioned solar modules and return valuable raw materials to the production cycle.
SOLAR MATERIALS works closely with a network of industrial and scientific partners to continuously develop the technology and optimize the recycling processes. The company has successfully established itself in the Cleantech sector and is supported by renowned investors who recognize the potential of the technology to address global challenges in solar module recycling.
With a dedicated team and a clear focus on innovation and sustainability, SOLAR MATERIALS is well-positioned to shape the future of solar energy and make a significant contribution to the energy transition.