What does the subsidy project entail?

A feasibility study on introducing solar panel reuse and recycling operations in Thailand.

Why is solar panel waste management in Thailand critical?

With a target of 39 GW by 2037, massive end-of-life panels will require proper recycling infrastructure.

How does Hamada’s technology benefit the environment?

It enables safe handling of hazardous materials and high recovery rates through advanced material separation.

Can the results be applied to other countries?

Yes, the model could be expanded to other ASEAN countries like Vietnam and Indonesia.

What is the next step after the study?

Pilot demonstrations with local partners, aiming for commercialization by FY2027.

Selected for Kitakyushu City Subsidy: Launching Feasibility Study on Solar Panel Reuse and Recycling Business in Thailand

Published Jul 15, 2026 5:42 PM ・ Updated Jul 15, 2026 8:59 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Hamada Corporation has been selected for Kitakyushu City's Sustainable Environmental Business Development Subsidy to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a solar panel reuse and recycling business in Thailand, aiming to promote sustainable resource circulation and reduce environmental risks.

Hamada Corporation (Headquarters: Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Atsuyuki Hamada; hereinafter "the Company") has been selected for the "Fiscal Year 2026 Kitakyushu City Sustainable Environmental Business Development Subsidy" for the project titled "Feasibility Study on Solar Panel Reuse and Recycling Business in Thailand."

1. About the Kitakyushu City Sustainable Environmental Business Development Subsidy

The subsidy aims to support overseas market expansion by funding local demonstration tests tailored to regional needs and feasibility studies (FS) for building international business models, thereby compensating for disadvantages in price competitiveness, financial strength, and brand recognition.

For more details, please refer to:

Asia Carbon Neutral Center: Sustainable Environmental Business Development Program

2. Project Overview

This project will assess the feasibility of introducing Hamada’s existing solar panel reuse and recycling business—already operational in Japan—to Thailand.

Thailand’s solar power capacity reached approximately 5 GW by April 2026, with the government raising its installation target to around 39 GW by 2037. As a result, concerns are growing over the future mass disposal of solar panels due to aging and natural disasters. Used panels are already appearing in the country. Solar panels contain hazardous substances such as lead and arsenic, requiring proper treatment. However, current practices in Thailand primarily rely on crushing, lacking advanced material separation and effective resource recycling.

Moving forward, the Company aims to establish strong partnerships with local governments and enterprises, transferring its advanced sorting and recycling technologies to reduce environmental pollution risks and promote a sustainable resource circulation model that does not depend on landfilling.

3. Future Outlook

By implementing solar panel reuse and recycling operations in Thailand, the Company aims to address serious environmental pollution issues and explore broader regional expansion with potential spillover effects to neighboring Asian countries.

Business Strategy Promotion Department Hamada Corporation

Ueda / Maruono

Email: [email protected]

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