An epoch-making change in solar panel recycling. In recent years, the world of solar and photovoltaic panel recycling has been undergoing a real revolution. The strong expansion of installations in the early 2000s is now generating a growing volume of panels that have reached the end of their life cycle. This evolution has highlighted the limitations of traditional plants: processes that are too complex, slow, expensive, and often based on manual interventions, such as the removal of the aluminum frame. All this translates into lower productivity, increased labor costs, and reduced overall profitability. Today's market requires a different approach: automated, fast, and efficient solutions capable of processing complete panels with or without frames in a single production cycle.
With over 30 years of experience in the design and manufacture of recycling machines, Stokkermill Recycling Machinery is now one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic panel recycling plants. We are not talking about prototypes or ideas on paper, but about industrial plants that are already operational, designed to run 24 hours a day in real production environments. All this stems from a solid tradition in industrial mechanics and consolidated, internationally recognized know-how.
Every Stokkermill photovoltaic system is the result of an advanced engineering process that combines technical expertise, innovation, and feedback directly from industry operators. This approach allows the company to offer reliable, productive, and efficient solutions that have already been adopted by numerous companies in Italy and Europe.
One of the strengths of Stokkermill plants is their high recovery rate: up to 100% by weight of the materials contained in photovoltaic panels. The materials recovered include: • High-quality glass, ready for industrial reuse• Oven-ready aluminum, automatically separated• Copper from conductive circuits• Silicon in concentrated fractions of high valueAll this with low energy consumption, less than 1 kWh per panel recycled, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
The heart of the Stokkermill plant is the XRS delaminator mill, a proprietary technology that allows the layers of the photovoltaic panel to be separated mechanically without resorting to chemical or thermal treatments. Among the main advantages:
• No need to manually remove the frame
• Precise and efficient separation of materials
• Marginal deterioration and minimal maintenance requirements
• Recovery of high-purity glass and siliconThis innovation maximizes operational efficiency and the value of the recovered materials.
Stokkermill is not just a manufacturer, but an active partner in the sector:
• Systems already installed in various Italian and European regions, with new installations planned in the near future
• Solid partnerships in various European countries
• Customized and turnkey projects
• Partnerships with WEEE operators and industrial waste management companiesThis expanding network is concrete proof of the solidity and reliability of Stokkermill Solar solutions.
The future of photovoltaic recycling requires a paradigm shift. To build a truly sustainable and efficient supply chain, it will be essential to:
• Specialize the management of the various components of the panel
• Promote synergies between all players in the recycling chain
• Invest in automated, low-environmental-impact plantsTechnologies such as those developed by Stokkermill Solar represent the basis for this new European vision of solar recycling.
With a winning combination of proprietary technologies, field experience, and strategic vision, Stokkermill is changing the way solar panels are recycled. The company offers:
✅ High-productivity industrial plants
✅ Up to 100% material recovery
✅ Automated, fast, and sustainable processes
✅ A solid operational presence in Italy and around the world.
Stokkermill does not just respond to current needs, but anticipates future challenges, becoming the partner of choice for transforming the end of life of solar panels into a concrete opportunity for value and sustainability.
