世界の太陽光パネルリサイクル市場 - 業界動向と2030年までの予測

太陽光パネルリサイクル市場の分析と規模

太陽エネルギーは、過去 10 年間にわたって既存のエネルギー ミックスに広く取り入れられ、利用されてきました。地上設置型、建物一体型太陽光発電 (BIPV)、または浮体式ソーラー パネルに使用されるソーラー パネルの平均予測寿命は 30 年です。これらのパネルには通常、カドミウム、鉛、およびさまざまな有毒化合物が含まれており、潜在的に悲惨な相互作用を回避するために、これらの有害物質を環境から除去またはリサイクルすることが重要です。

Data Bridge Market Researchは、2022年に1億8,556万米ドルだった太陽光パネルリサイクル市場は、2030年までに5億7,757万米ドルに急増し、2023年から2030年の予測期間中に15.25％のCAGRを達成すると分析しています。単結晶パネルは高純度のシリコンで構成されているため、リサイクルしやすく、太陽光パネルリサイクル市場の製品セグメントでは「単結晶」が主流です。材料がより純粋であるため、抽出されたシリコンは品質を損なうことなく、電子機器を含むさまざまな分野で使用できます。

データブリッジマーケットリサーチがまとめた市場レポートには、市場価値、成長率、セグメンテーション、地理的範囲、主要企業などの市場シナリオに関する洞察に加えて、専門家による詳細な分析、地理的に表された企業別の生産量と生産能力、販売業者とパートナーのネットワークレイアウト、詳細かつ最新の価格動向分析、サプライチェーンと需要の不足分析も含まれています。

太陽光パネルリサイクル市場の範囲とセグメンテーション

Market Definition

Solar panel recycling refers to the process of recovering valuable materials and components from used or end-of-life photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. The primary goal of solar panel recycling is to minimize waste, reduce the environmental impact of discarded panels, and recover valuable resources for reuse in the manufacturing of new solar panels or other products.

Solar Panel Recycling Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increase in the Adoption of Solar Energy

One of the primary drivers for the solar panel recycling market is the global increase in the adoption of solar energy. As governments, businesses, and individuals increasingly turn to solar power as a clean and renewable energy source, the number of solar panel installations has been on the rise. This trend is driven by factors such as the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, combat climate change, and secure a sustainable energy future. Solar panels have a typical lifespan of 25 to 30 years or more. As the installed base of solar panels continues to grow, an increasing number of panels will reach the end of their operational life. This results in a substantial supply of used or decommissioned panels that need to be managed, creating a significant market for solar panel recycling.

The increasing number of solar installations worldwide has led to the development of a robust solar energy industry. This growth provides a stable and expanding market for recycling services and technologies, making it an attractive sector for investment and innovation. The rising installation of solar panels is a key driver for the solar panel recycling market. It creates a substantial supply of end-of-life panels that can be processed and recycled to recover valuable materials, reduce waste, meet environmental goals, and contribute to a sustainable solar energy ecosystem. As the solar industry continues to expand, the demand for recycling solutions is expected to grow in tandem.

• Resource Scarcity of Materials such as Silicon and Precious Metals

One of the key materials used in the manufacturing of solar panels is silicon, particularly in the production of photovoltaic cells. High-purity polysilicon or monocrystalline silicon is required for efficient solar cells. Silicon is a critical component, and its scarcity can impact the solar panel industry. Recycling offers a sustainable solution by recovering silicon from decommissioned panels and reintroducing it into the supply chain, reducing the pressure on virgin silicon resources. Many countries rely on imports of raw materials for solar panel manufacturing, including silicon and certain metals. Resource scarcity can lead to supply chain vulnerabilities and price fluctuations. By recycling materials from end-of-life panels domestically, countries can reduce their dependency on imports and enhance their energy security.

The extraction of raw materials such as silicon and metals through mining can have significant environmental consequences, including habitat disruption, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling materials from solar panels reduces the need for mining and mitigates these environmental impacts. Resource scarcity, particularly of materials such as silicon and precious metals, is a significant driver for the solar panel recycling market. Recycling helps mitigate the risks associated with resource scarcity by recovering valuable materials from end-of-life panels and reintroducing them into the supply chain. This not only conserves resources but also contributes to the sustainability and long-term viability of the solar energy industry.

Opportunity

• Circular Economy in the Solar Panels Recycling

The concept of a circular economy is rooted in the idea of minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. In the context of the solar panel industry, embracing circular economy principles means finding ways to extend the lifespan of materials used in solar panels, such as silicon, metals, and glass. Recycling end-of-life solar panels aligns perfectly with these principles by conserving valuable resources and reducing the need for virgin materials. Recycling solar panels significantly reduces the environmental impact of the solar energy industry. The extraction and processing of raw materials, such as silicon, can be energy-intensive and environmentally harmful. By recycling and reusing materials, the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing new panels is reduced, and the environmental strain is lessened.

Pursuing circular economy strategies in solar panel recycling drives innovation in recycling technologies and processes. Companies and researchers are continually looking for more efficient and sustainable ways to recover and reuse materials, spurring technological advancements in the field. The opportunity presented by the circular economy in the solar panel recycling market is multifaceted. It encompasses resource conservation, environmental benefits, economic growth, value creation, regulatory support, improved brand reputation, innovation, and long-term sustainability. Embracing circular economy principles in solar panel recycling not only aligns with global sustainability goals but also creates a more resilient and environmentally responsible solar energy ecosystem.

Restraint/Challenge

• Lack of Awareness of the Importance of Recycling Solar Panels and Availability of Recycling Options

Many consumers and individual solar panel owners may lack awareness of the importance of recycling solar panels and the availability of recycling options. This lack of awareness can lead to the improper disposal of old panels, such as sending them to landfills instead of recycling facilities. The solar panel recycling industry, while growing, may not have the same level of visibility or recognition as other aspects of the solar energy sector, such as panel manufacturing or installation. This lack of prominence can contribute to the overall lack of awareness about recycling options. Effectively communicating the benefits and processes of solar panel recycling to a broad audience can be challenging. Information about recycling options and facilities may not be readily accessible to the public, leading to a lack of awareness.

The lack of awareness is a significant restraint in the solar panel recycling market. Addressing this challenge requires a concerted effort involving education, outreach, transparency, collaboration, regulatory support, and industry initiatives to ensure that consumers, businesses, and stakeholders are well-informed about the importance and benefits of recycling solar panels.

This solar panel recycling market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the Solar panel recycling market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you make an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Developments

• In November 2022, First Solar Inc. announced intentions to invest USD 1.1 billion in the construction of a photovoltaic (OV) solar module manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama, creating over 700 jobs.
• In November 2022, Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and United Renewable Energy (URE), Taiwan's largest solar panel and solar cell manufacturer, developed the easy-dismantled solar panel module in collaboration with San Fang Chemical Industry CO. Ltd., a Taiwan-based technological film producer committed to sustainable operations.

Global Solar Panel Recycling Market Scope

The solar panel recycling market is segmented on the basis of process, product, and shelf life. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Process

• Thermal
• Mechanical
• Laser

Product

• Monocrystalline
• Polycrystalline
• Thin Films PV Cells

Shelf Life

• Early Loss
• Normal Loss

Solar Panel Recycling Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The solar panel recycling market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by process, product, and shelf life are referenced above. The countries covered in the Solar panel recycling market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Poland, Ireland, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa.

Europe dominates the solar panel recycling market due to an increasing prevalence of end-of-life solar panels, technical improvements, and stringent government waste management rules, and a growing use of solar panels for electricity generation as an alternative to other non-eco-friendly sources  in this region. Asia-Pacific is the expected regions in terms of growth in solar panel recycling market due to increase the number of solar photovoltaic module installations, growing solar panel adoption, increasing government restrictions, increasing effective disposal of solar panels, and increasing the number of photovoltaic module installations in this region.

レポートの国別セクションでは、市場の現在および将来の傾向に影響を与える国内市場における個別の市場影響要因と規制の変更も提供しています。下流および上流のバリュー チェーン分析、技術動向、ポーターの 5 つの力の分析、ケース スタディなどのデータ ポイントは、各国の市場シナリオを予測するために使用される指標の一部です。また、国別データの予測分析を提供する際には、グローバル ブランドの存在と可用性、および地元および国内ブランドとの競争が激しいか少ないために直面​​する課題、国内関税の影響、貿易ルートも考慮されます。   

競争環境と太陽光パネルリサイクル市場シェア分析

ソーラーパネルリサイクル市場の競争状況は、競合他社ごとに詳細を提供します。含まれる詳細には、会社概要、会社の財務状況、収益、市場の可能性、研究開発への投資、新しい市場への取り組み、世界的なプレゼンス、生産拠点と施設、生産能力、会社の強みと弱み、製品の発売、製品の幅と広さ、アプリケーションの優位性などがあります。提供されている上記のデータポイントは、ソーラーパネルリサイクル市場に関連する会社の焦点にのみ関連しています。

太陽光パネルのリサイクル市場で活動している主要企業は次のとおりです。

• ファーストソーラー社（米国）
• エコー・エンバイロメンタル LLC (米国)
• SILCONTEL LTD (ブルガリア)
• カナディアン・ソーラー社（カナダ）
• サンパワーコーポレーション（米国）
• Reiling GmbH & Co. KG (ドイツ)
• トリナ・ソーラー・リミテッド（中国）
• Aurubis AG（ドイツ）
• SiC Processing GmbH（ドイツ）
• オリテックソーラー（ウズベキスタン）
• カマラ製油所 インリー・エナジー・チャイナ株式会社（中国）
• ハンファグループ（韓国）
• ECSリファイニングLLC（米国）

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