🔹 1. Market Research & Feasibility Study
Assess Demand: India’s solar installations (especially post-2010) are reaching end-of-life (25-30 years). There’s a growing need for recycling.
Target Audience: EPC contractors, solar park developers, DISCOMs, government tenders.
Types of Panels: Mainly crystalline silicon (c-Si) panels and thin-film panels.
🔹 2. Business Registration & Compliance
Business Entity: Register as a Private Limited, LLP, or Proprietorship.
Pollution Control Board (PCB) Approvals: Apply for Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from the State Pollution Control Board.
E-Waste Authorization: Since PV panels fall under E-Waste Management Rules, 2022, apply for authorization with CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).
GST Registration, factory license, and labor law compliance.
🔹 3. Land & Infrastructure
Area Required: 1–2 acres (minimum), depending on capacity.
Location: Preferably near solar hubs like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, or Maharashtra.
Basic Infrastructure:
Waste handling area
Storage for hazardous materials
Shredding, separation, and washing units
Wastewater treatment setup
🔹 4. Machinery & Technology
Core Processes:
Mechanical: Disassembly, shredding, crushing
Thermal: Glass separation, resin burning
Chemical: Acid leaching to extract silver, lead, silicon, etc.
🔧 Typical Machinery:
Panel dismantling table
Glass and aluminum separator
Shredder/crusher
Eddy current separator
Furnace (for resin melting)
Chemical extraction unit (if doing advanced recovery)
Tip: Partner with European tech providers or Indian machinery manufacturers.
🔹 5. Investment & Financial Planning
Initial Investment: ₹2–10 crore depending on capacity, automation, and land cost.
Operating Cost: Labor, chemicals, utilities, and maintenance.
Revenue Sources:
Recovered materials: aluminum, glass, copper, silicon
Collection services
Carbon credit opportunities
📊 ROI expected in 3–5 years with proper contracts and reverse logistics.
🔹 6. Logistics & Collection System
Develop partnerships with:
Solar EPC companies
Government disposal agencies
Solar parks
Rooftop solar aggregators
Set up a reverse logistics network for collection.
🔹 7. Manpower & Training
Staff: Engineers, technicians, labor, chemical handlers
Train employees in safe dismantling, hazardous waste handling, and machine operation.
🔹 8. Certifications & Quality Assurance
ISO 14001 – Environmental management
ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety
Obtain certifications from recognized bodies for credibility.
🔹 9. Marketing & Business Development
Create a website and digital presence.
Get listed in government e-marketplaces like GeM Portal.
Attend renewable energy expos (REI, Intersolar India).
Target bulk contracts from:
SECI
NTPC
State DISCOMs
📑 Key Legal Frameworks to Follow
E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
Hazardous Waste Management Rules
Environmental Protection Act, 1986
Electricity Act, for dealing with DISCOMs and state nodal agencies
🔹 10. Possible Government Support
MNRE schemes (future scope)
Start-up India/Make in India benefits
State-specific industrial subsidies (capital, electricity, tax)
🚀 Want a Turnkey Solution?
You can consult turnkey PV recycling plant solution providers for:
Detailed project report (DPR)
Machinery procurement
Licensing help
Staff training
Setup & commissioning
Also, “ShanitGlobal is India’s leading authority in PV solar panel recycling plant setup — from concept to commissioning, we provide complete turnkey solutions that turn waste into wealth and sustainability into success.”
