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leader in solar panel recycling technologies

StokkermillSolar is the division of Stokkermill Recycling Machinery dedicated to the development of advanced technological solutions for the treatment and recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic solar panels.The goal is clear: to concretely and sustainably address the environmental challenge posed by the disposal of decommissioned photovoltaic modules, ensuring the efficient recovery of the most valuable components, including glass, silicon powders and precious metals. Using a functionality-oriented engineering approach, we design and build reliable, automated, low-maintenance PV panel recycling facilities that can operate continuously 24/7 with low operating resources.
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The Stokkermill Automatic Series
Solar3000

The recycling line for solar and photovoltaic modules allows for the recovery and reuse of materials found in discarded panels, such as silicon, glass, aluminum, plastic, and wiring. Thanks to an automated and advanced industrial process, each module is precisely dismantled, yielding reusable resources such as glass, silicon powder, aluminum, plastic, and copper. The system minimizes manual intervention and energy consumption (less than 1 kWh per module), ensuring high efficiency and reduced environmental impact. The technology allows for the treatment of polycrystalline, monocrystalline, and even non-standard sized modules, optimizing operating costs and improving the quality of recovered materials.
Efficient recovery, minimal impact.
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✓ Over 99% of components reused
✓ Fully automated process
✓ Low energy consumption
✓ High quality of output material
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Solar Panel Recycling Lines and Machinery

From entry-level solutions for photovoltaic panel treatment to high-capacity automatic lines for continuous material recovery.

An integrated Stokkermill range of de-framers, delaminators and separation systems designed to recover aluminium, glass, silicon and other valuable material fractions.

PV Entry Level — Stokkermill De-Framer and DLS Delaminator

Entry-level recycling line

PV Entry Level

The entry-level solution in the Stokkermill Solar range, designed to start recycling end-of-life photovoltaic panels with a limited initial investment. De-framing and aluminium recovery are followed by infrared delamination using the DLS Delaminator, producing an EVA/backsheet mat ready for commercialisation.

Throughput 40–50 panels/h Composition De-Framer + DLS Output EVA/backsheet + glass Installed power 20–45 kW Footprint 10000×3000×2100 mm Weight 8000 kg
  • Limited initial investment, ideal for starting PV recycling
  • EVA/backsheet output with high commercial value
  • Enclosed process, no risk of glass or dust dispersion
  • No harmful emissions, controlled thermal treatment
  • Scalable: upgrade to Solar Delamination or Solar Automatic
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Solar Delamination — Stokkermill delamination line

Delamination line

Solar Delamination

An integrated semi-automatic platform for operators processing limited volumes. The process includes module de-framing, delamination and subsequent refining, recovering glass after the first stage, followed by silicon and the EVA fraction after the final stage.

Throughput 1,000–1,500 kg/h (50–75 panels/h) Automation Semi-automatic Input Unframed panels Operators 3–5 per shift Energy use ~1 kWh/panel Thermal emissions None
  • Ideal for limited volumes and homogeneous feedstock
  • Mechanical process at ambient temperature
  • Separation of glass, EVA, silicon and aluminium
  • Compatible with an upgrade to the automatic line
  • Compact footprint, easy integration
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Solar Automatic — Stokkermill complete automatic line

Complete automatic line

Solar Automatic

A continuous, automatic process with an integrated, expandable platform. Processes any photovoltaic panel — intact or damaged, framed or unframed — in a continuous flow without manual pre-sorting. A turnkey solution with a bespoke layout, operating 24/7.

Throughput ≥ 1,500 kg/h Automation Continuous flow Input Any panel type Operators 3 per shift Energy use ~1 kWh/panel Thermal emissions None
  • Turnkey solution with a bespoke layout
  • Recovery of glass, silicon, aluminium, EVA and copper
  • Dual-use option: PV panels + WEEE
  • Continuous 24/7 operation
  • Low maintenance, minimal downtime
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01 Stokkermill solar panel De-Framer
Input preparation

De-Framer

Removes the aluminium frame from end-of-life photovoltaic modules to optimise the recycling process. Essential for the Solar Delamination configuration.

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02 Stokkermill HMS Delaminator for primary delamination
Primary delamination

HMS Delaminator

A dedicated solution for the first stage of module treatment, optimising delamination of the output fractions. The system simplifies processing and improves recovered material quality.

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03 Stokkermill DLS Delaminator for solar panel glass separation
Low-temperature thermal delaminator

DLS Delaminator

The DLS Delaminator (Delamination Layer System) uses low-temperature thermal treatment specifically designed to separate glass from photovoltaic cells and the EVA layer.

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04 XRS Refiner for secondary delamination of EVA and silicon
Secondary delamination

Refiner XRS EVA & Silicon

The XRS Refiner mechanically separates laminated materials, releasing the silicon/glass fraction trapped in the EVA layer. Silicon is recovered as fine particles together with a fine glass fraction.

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05 Stokkermill GS Micrometric Separation Tables
Glass refining

GS Micrometric Table

The GS Micrometric Separation Table is designed to separate high-purity glass from solar panel recycling streams, effectively separating out contaminated fractions.

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06 MFS 500 separator for metal fractions
Aluminium separation

MFS Separator

Stokkermill eddy current separators efficiently recover furnace-ready aluminium proler from materials produced by solar panel recycling.

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07 Stokkermill OS1000 Optical Separator
Optical separation

OS Optical Separator

The OS Optical Separator uses NIR+AI technology to identify and separate material fractions by composition, ensuring high purity of the fractions recovered from solar panel recycling.

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08 Stokkermill X-RAY Separator for XRF silicon analysis
XRT analysis and sorting

X-RAY Separator

The X-RAY Separator uses X-ray transmission technology to identify and separate materials by atomic density, with a specific application in silicon recovery from photovoltaic panels.

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Product range components

*Each component is available for purchase separately and can be integrated into existing systems or purchased as an upgrade for third-party systems.

01 PV panel de-framer Stokkermill
Input preparation

De-Framer

Removes the aluminium frame from end-of-life photovoltaic modules, ensuring optimal performance of the downstream recycling line. Essential for the Solar Delamination configuration, which requires unframed panels as input.

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02 HMS Delaminator primary delamination Stokkermill
Primary delamination

HMS Delaminator

Dedicated solution for the first stage of module treatment, optimising the delamination of output fractions. The system simplifies handling and improves the quality of the recovered material.

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03 DLS Delaminator glass separation PV panels Stokkermill
Low-temperature thermal delaminator

DLS Delaminator

The DLS Delaminator (Delamination Layer System) is a low-temperature thermal delaminator designed specifically for separating glass from photovoltaic cells and the EVA layer.

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04 XRS Refiner secondary delamination EVA silicon
Secondary delamination

Refiner XRS EVA & Silicon

The Refiner XRS enables mechanical separation of laminated materials, freeing the silicon/glass fraction trapped within the EVA layer. Silicon is recovered in fine form alongside a fraction of thin glass.

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05 GS Micrometric Separation Table Stokkermill
Glass refining

GS Micrometric Table

The GS Micrometric Separation Table is designed for high-purity glass separation from solar panel recycling streams, effectively distinguishing contaminated fractions from clean output material.

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06 MFS eddy current separator aluminium recovery
Aluminium separation

MFS Separator

Stokkermill eddy current separators enable efficient recovery of furnace-ready aluminium zorba from materials arising in the recycling of solar panels.

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07 OS Optical Separator Stokkermill
Optical separation

OS Optical Separator

Stokkermill horizontal optical separators deliver highly precise separation of glass fractions, ensuring the maximum purity of material recovered from the solar panel recycling process.

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08 X-RAY Separator Stokkermill XRT atomic density sorting
XRT analysis & sorting

X-RAY Separator

X-ray sorting machines use the atomic density and material composition of each fragment to analyse and separate objects with high precision — enabling targeted recovery of silicon and residual metals from PV recycling streams.

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09 Ballistic Separators Stokkermill particle size classification
Particle size classification

Ballistic Separators

Circular vibrating screens separate the material flow into homogeneous, defined-size fractions, ensuring consistent output quality and optimised material recovery throughout the PV recycling process.

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Impianto Solar 300 - linea automatica
Full automatic plant

Solar Automatic

Automatic line for recycling end-of-life photovoltaic modules. The highly engineered, continuous process allows for the recovery of the main fractions of glass, silicon powder, aluminum, plastic, and metal elements, reducing manual intervention and optimizing energy consumption.

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Impianto Solar 300 - linea automatica
mod. Delamination line

Solar Delamination

Delamination line for the recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic modules. The process begins with the removal of the frame from the solar panels, followed by delamination, before moving on to the refining stage of the recycling process.

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Recovered materials

Aluminum

ALUMINUM

Glass

GLASS

Silicon

SILICON

EVA

EVA

Copper

COPPER

Mulino a Martelli — Delaminazione Primaria
Primary delamination

Delaminator HMS

Solution dedicated to the first phase of module treatment, optimizing the delamination of the output fractions. The system simplifies and improves the quality of the recovered material.

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Render del Delaminatore XRS
Secondary delamination

XRS Delaminator

The Stokkermill XRS secondary delaminator enables the mechanical separation of laminated materials , releasing the silicon/glass fraction trapped in the EVA layer. Thanks to a controlled crushing process, the silicon is recovered in fine form together with a fraction of thin glass. Thanks to its design and special materials, wear is limited, ensuring operational continuity and reduced machine downtime.

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PRG 100 — delaminazione per pannelli scorniciati
Delamination for frameless panels

PRG 100

Solution dedicated to the mechanical separation of layers from modules that are already frameless. The system optimizes the delamination and separation of output fractions, simplifying logistics and improving the quality of the recovered material.

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Tavole di separazione densimetriche Stokkermill serie VT
Glass refining

Micrometric separation table | GS

The GS Micrometric separation table is designed for the high-purity separation of glass from recycled solar panels, effectively distinguishing contaminated fractions. Compact, modular, and adjustable, it guarantees high-quality selection, reliability, and simple integration into existing systems.

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Selezionatore ottico Stokkermill OS400
Glass separation

OS1000

Stokkermill horizontal optical separators allow for highly precise separation of glass fractions, with a range between 2 mm and 8 mm. They offer advanced recognition technology and a simple interface for quick and easy programming.

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Separatori a correnti parassite Stokkermill
Separation

Separator for metal fraction MFS 500

The Eccentric Separator is designed for the selective recovery of non-ferrous metals from end-of-life solar panels, ensuring efficiency, operational continuity, and minimal maintenance. Thanks to its advanced technology, it ensures clean, high-quality metals, contributing to an overall material recovery rate of over 99%.

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Efficient recovery, minimal impact.
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✓ Over 99% of components reused
✓ Fully automated process
✓ Low energy consumption
✓ High quality of output material
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XRS Delaminator Mill
The Stokkermill XRS delaminator mill allows for the mechanical separation of layered materials, releasing the silicon/glass fraction trapped in the EVA layer. Thanks to a controlled crushing process, the silicon is recovered in fine form together with a fraction of thin glass and any precious metals. Thanks to its specific design and the use of special materials, wear is extremely low, with minimal downtime and high operational continuity.

StokkermillSolar: how solar panel recycling really works

  1. Step 1

    Panel loading

    Reception and preparation, also with frames.

  2. Step 2

    Primary shredding

    Controlled reduction of the module.

  3. Step 3

    XRS Delamination

    Mechanical separation of the layers.

  4. Step 4

    Separations

    Ferrous/non-ferrous metals, glass, silicon.

  5. Step 5

    Storage

    Clean and valuable fractions.

How a Solar Panel is Made:

Material and weight

Delaminator Mill XRS

The Stokkermill XRS delaminator mill enables mechanical separation of layered materials, releasing the silicon/glass fraction trapped in the EVA layer. Using a controlled crushing process, the silicon is recovered in fine form along with a fine glass fraction and any precious metals.
Due to the specific design and use of special materials, wear and tear is extremely low, with minimal downtime and high operational continuity.
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Recovered materials

From solar panels to new resources

Aluminum - Glass - Silicon - EVA - Copper

Aluminum

The Stokkermill system eliminates the need to remove the aluminum frame, speeding up processing. The aluminum output is ready for the furnace, clean, and compliant with End of Waste standards. This results in maximum value with minimum energy consumption.

High recyclability Reduced impact

Glass

The glass obtained from the treatment has different grain sizes and qualities. The larger fraction is very clean, while the finer fraction can still be used in the ceramics industry. Both fractions have a low iron content.

Main volume Consistent quality

Silicon

The finest fraction of the glass, containing silicon, traces of silver and other metals, is already used in various industrial sectors, but still represents an opportunity to explore for its value and recovery.

Technological value Fine fractions

EVA

The polymer fractions, back-sheet and EVA, free of glass and contaminants, are recovered at the end of the process and, thanks to their good calorific value, are used as alternative fuels.

Encapsulant Controlled separation

Copper

Copper is a strategic, valuable, and reusable metal. In solar panel recycling, Stokkermill leverages 20 years of experience and dedicated technologies, optimizing recovery and obtaining good quality material through an efficient process..

High yield Established supply chain

Recovered materials

Aluminum

ALUMINUM

Glass

GLASS

Silicon

SILICON

EVA

EVA

Copper

COPPER

alluminum

The Stokkermilll recycling system does not require removal of the aluminum frame, drastically reducing panel processing time. The quality of the output materials is excellent.Aluminum, for example, will be oven-ready free of any pollutants and of the correct size, suitable for downstream metallurgical processing. Thus, maximumvalorization of the material and minimal energy impact during the final processing.

glass

The glass resulting from the treatment operations is of different grain size and quality. Larger size glass is clean, has a low iron content and is reused by the glass industry. A smaller size fraction still finds use in the glass or steel industry, where it can be used for the production of high quality silicon steels.

silicon

The thinnest fraction of glass will contain silicon, traces of silver and other metals. While it already finds wide application in a variety of industries, it is a fraction yet to be discovered in terms of value and recovery opportunities.

plastic

The polymeric back-sheet and EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) fractions, are recovered at the end of the process. They are fractions substantially free of glass and other pollutants and characterized by good calorific value such that they find applications as alternative fuels.

copper

During the solar panel recycling process, copper represents one of the strategic recoverable metals, mainly found in electrical conductors and, to a less significant extent, in the module's internal connections. Although it constitutes only about 1.2 percent of the total weight of a standard panel (about 12 kg out of a ton of treated panels), copper has high economic value and high potential for reuse in industry.

Stokkermill · Solar

Solar and Photovoltaic (PV) Panels Recycling Plant

Industrial line for the recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic modules. Efficient recovery of glass, silicon, aluminum, EVA and copper with an automated process and continuous operation.

  • ≤ 1 kWh/moduleOptimized energy
  • ≈ 99% weightRecovered materials
  • FractionsGlass · Si · Al · EVA · Cu
Stokkermill Innovation machinery
Stokkermill stands out for its ability to develop innovative technical solutions that make industrial recycling processes more efficient, safer, and more sustainable. Thanks to continuous research and extensive experience in solar panel and photovoltaic module recycling, the company can anticipate market needs and provide concrete solutions to emerging environmental challenges.Among its latest innovations are the XRS delamination systems, specifically designed for photovoltaic module recycling. These systems precisely separate the different layers of the panels, maximizing the recovery of glass, silicon, and EVA while minimizing waste.For pre-cut or pre-crushed modules, Stokkermill offers the PRG delamination system, which significantly reduces recovery times and improves material quality. Both technologies comply with the latest regulations and meet the highest sustainability standards.With the XRS and PRG solutions, Stokkermill reinforces its leading role in the solar panel and photovoltaic recycling sector, offering systems that deliver advanced technology, operational efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability. A clear company philosophy: innovation that transforms technological waste into new value opportunities.

Recycling Process

Load → Shear → HMS → Separation → Magnetic → MFS → XRS → Final output

Load

Feeding of panels with or without frames and dosing to the shearing machine. Removal of junction box if present.

Shear

First volumetric reduction, panel opening, and partial or total detachment of the aluminum frame.

HMS

Delamination of glass–EVA–cells, release of metals, production of main fractions: coarse/fine glass and aluminum proler.

Separation

Separation of heavy fractions (glass) and light fractions (EVA, powders, fine glass).

Magnetic

Removal of ferrous residues using an Overbelt magnetic system.

Final Output

EOW aluminum dross, coarse/fine glass, glass+EVA mixture, micro-metal residues, and silicon powders.

Automatic delamination system for treatment of framed solar panels

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Focus

Goodbye to manual framing of solar panels
At the E-Waste Conference 2025 held in Frankfurt, Stokkermill previewed the latest innovations for solar panel recycling, attracting great interest from industry players, investors and insiders.Our new delaminator system attracted attention for its ability to revolutionize the processing of photovoltaic panels, completely eliminating the need to manually remove the aluminum frame and setting a new standard in efficiency, automation and quality of recovery.
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