Every solar module holds value. We extract it.
SOLAR MATERIALS recovers silver, silicon, aluminum, copper, and glass from end-of-life solar modules.


After the Last Watt
End of life for a solar module is not a conclusion. It is the moment its value is released. Valuable raw materials, locked in and out of reach for conventional recycling processes. For us: not an option.
Our thermomechanical process recovers 99% of the contained materials, including silver. This finances the entire process. No recycling fee. No disposal reserves. No liability risk. Every customer receives a certified proof of disposal. High-value recycling at industrial scale
SOLAR MATERIALS unlocks this value.
Certified. Documented. Operational.
Patented thermomechanical process with no chemical inputs. Significantly exceeds regulatory requirements for material recovery and recycling.
Industrial facility in Magdeburg. Designed for large module volumes from solar parks, repowering, and decommissioning.
WEEE-compliant initial treatment facility and certified waste management operation with complete documentation and proof of compliance.
Growing team of recycling, logistics, and technology specialists. The foundation for building the solar circular economy at industrial scale.
»Recycling as part of a closed loop aligns exactly with our philosophy. Economically, SOLAR MATERIALS is the most attractive solution on the market.«
Your Benefit
Recycling of all eligible crystalline solar modules is always free of charge.

For Solar Park Operators
- Legally compliant disposal of large module volumes
- Complete WEEE documentation and proof of compliance
- Economically attractive material recovery
- Predictable solutions for repowering and decommissioning
For EPCs and Developers
- End-of-life solutions for repowering and revamping projects
- Integrated recycling and second-life services
- WEEE-compliant documentation and traceability
- One partner from logistics to recycling
For Module Manufacturers
- Reliably meet take-back obligations
- Document ESG and compliance requirements
- Controlled material flows, not the gray market
- Data foundation for recycling-optimized product design
Compliant Disposal in 3 Steps
Request + Quote
Submit volume, location, and timeframe. Quote within 48 hours, including logistics coordination.
Pickup & Processing
Coordinated pickup across Germany. Processing at the Magdeburg facility.
Documentation
WEEE-compliant disposal records and complete documentation.
We Build the Infrastructure for the Solar Circular Economy
Four steps. Each one reverses what module manufacturers once did. SOLAR MATERIALS reverses the process, systematically disassembling end-of-life modules to recover every material they contain. SOLAR MATERIALS develops the technology, facilities, and partnerships to make this material source viable at industrial scale.
Founded in Magdeburg in 2021, SOLAR MATERIALS today operates one of the most advanced material recovery facilities for end-of-life solar modules in Europe. Since 2023, the company holds certification as a waste management operation and initial treatment facility under ElektroG.
MADE IN MAGDEBURG.
BUILT FROM THE MODULE UP.
We Build the Infrastructure for the Solar Circular Economy
The thermomechanical process reverses what solar module manufacturers once put together. SOLAR MATERIALS reverses the process, systematically disassembling end-of-life modules to recover every material they contain. SOLAR MATERIALS develops the technology, facilities, and partnerships to make this material source viable at industrial scale.
Founded in Magdeburg in 2021, SOLAR MATERIALS today operates one of the most advanced material recovery facilities for end-of-life solar modules in Europe. Since 2023, the company holds certification as a waste management operation and initial treatment facility under ElektroG.
MADE IN MAGDEBURG.
BUILT FROM THE MODULE UP.
Compliant.
Sustainable.
Free of Charge.
From compliant module take-back to high-value material recovery: SOLAR MATERIALS handles the entire value chain.

