Press Releases Archive

SOLAR MATERIALS und GME clean power vereinfachen Rückbau, Revamping & Repowering von Solarparks Gemeinsames Angebot bündelt kostenfreien Modulrückbau sowie Recycling Press Release Wer einen Solarpark zurückbaut, revampt oder repowert, steht nicht nur vor der Herausforderung die Solarmodule fachgerecht zu entsorgen, sondern diese zunächst einmal abzubauen. SOLAR MATERIALS und GME clean power bündeln diese Leistungen jetzt […]

SOLAR MATERIALS Secures up to EUR 20M Growth Financing for European Expansion in Series B EIC Fund and NOVA by Saint-Gobain are joining as new investors, alongside the existing investors IBG Funds and First Imagine! SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH secures up to 20M in a 1st Closing of a Series B with a first closing tranche […]

SOLAR MATERIALS Doubles Recycling Capacity to 14,000 Tons and Launches Flexible Expansion Model Across Europe SOLAR MATERIALS has doubled its annual recycling capacity for solar modules to 14,000 tons. At the same time, the company is introducing a flexible capacity model designed to accelerate its expansion into additional European markets. Since spring 2025, SOLAR MATERIALS […]

SOLAR MATERIALS and AGC Glass Europe close the loop for solar glass Magdeburg, September 30, 2025 – SOLAR MATERIALS, the German recycling company for solar panels, has entered into a cooperation with AGC Glass Europe, one of Europe’s leading flat glass manufacturers. Together, both partners will use glass recovered from end-of-life solar panels in AGC’s […]

Unlocking Value from the Waste of Tomorrow At this year’s E-Waste World Conference & Expo in Frankfurt, experts, innovators, and industry leaders gathered to discuss one of the fastest-growing waste streams on the planet: electronic waste. OF course SOLAR MATERIALS and Circular Silicon joined the conversation. Press Release When Solar Power Turns to Scrap Few […]

Winning Gold at the European Solar Sustainability Award 2024 Solar Materials has achieved a landmark milestone by winning the prestigious Gold Winner – European Solar Sustainability Award 2024. This recognition not only celebrates the company’s innovative approach to solar panel recycling but also reinforces its commitment to driving sustainability in the renewable energy sector. Press […]

German minister for Economic Affairs and Climate protection meets technology leader in solar recycling Habeck visits SOLAR MATERIALS solar panel recycling plant in Magdeburg Press Release Magdeburg. On Thursday, 11 July 2024, the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection in Germany, Robert Habeck, visited SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH the technology leader in the recycling […]

SOLAR MATERIALS to build industrial scale recycling plant for solar panels to increase the company’s annual recycling capacity to 10,000 tons Magdeburg 04.06.2024 – SOLAR MATERIALS, a cleantech startup from Magdeburg for solar panel recycling, announced the successful closing of its EUR 12.2 million Series A round. With the funding, the company builds its first […]

Solar Materials Recognized as Top 1% Scale-Up at Founders Games 2024 We are excited to share that Solar Materials has been recognized as a Top 1% Scale-Up at the Founders Games 2024 by the WEBIT Foundation. This incredible honor highlights our efforts to revolutionize the solar industry and underscores the global potential of our mission […]