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Company profile	Founded in 2021 in Magdeburg, SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH specializes in recycling technologies for solar panels, aiming to close the raw material cycle and protect the environment. Their patented process economically recovers 98% of raw materials from end-of-life solar modules, with a focus on silver, silicon, and high-quality glass. Since becoming a certified solar panel recycling company in 2023, they handle 3,000 tons of solar panels annually, with plans to scale to 10,000 tons in 2025 via an industrial-scale recycling line. The recovered materials save up to 95% in energy consumption and reduce the carbon footprint by 80%, supporting a sustainable and green energy supply and the circular economy in the solar industry.
Products & Services	SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH provides cutting-edge, economical, and environmentally friendly recycling services for end-of-life solar panels. Using their patented process, the company recovers 98% of valuable materials, including aluminum, copper, high-quality glass, and rare, critical raw materials such as silver and silicon. This innovative recycling approach minimizes energy use by up to 95% and significantly reduces the carbon footprint by 80% compared to primary raw materials, ensuring a sustainable supply of resources while contributing to a circular economy for the solar industry and a green future.
References and export activities	Since 2023, SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH has been a certified leader in solar panel recycling, serving manufacturers, solar park operators, and companies involved in repowering and revamping projects. With the start of the new industrial-scale recycling line in 2025, the company aims to meet the high demand for sustainable recycling solutions for solar panels while supporting the global circular economy.
Target group	SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH serves solar panel manufacturers, solar park operators, and companies specializing in repowering and revamping projects. By providing efficient recycling solutions, the company addresses the growing demand for sustainable raw material recovery in the solar industry, supporting a circular economy and promoting environmentally friendly practices worldwide.
Competitive advantages	SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is the first company to successfully recover 98% of raw materials from solar panels, including rare resources like silver and silicon, thanks to its patented and fully automated recycling process. This cost-effective method is energy-efficient, reducing energy consumption by up to 95% and cutting the carbon footprint by 80%, setting a new standard for sustainable solar panel recycling.
Ideal Business Partners	Ideal business partners for SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH include solar panel manufacturers, solar park operators, and companies specializing in repowering and revamping projects. These partners play a crucial role in driving the adoption of sustainable, efficient recycling solutions and supporting the circular economy within the solar industry.