National University of Tainan and Solar Cell Alliance Visit Japan to Exchange Solar Panel Recycling Technology

The National University of Tainan and the Solar Cell Alliance hosted the 'Solar Panel Recycling Technology Seminar' today at the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, aiming to deepen Taiwan-Japan strategic cooperation in green energy.

With Japan's upper house officially passing the 'Solar Cell Waste Recycling Promotion Act' on May 29 this year, the proper disposal and implementation of resource circulation have become one of the most pressing environmental industry issues in Japan.

Against this backdrop, the research team from the National University of Tainan has spent over a decade developing a world-leading, practical recycling technology and patented know-how, offering a revolutionary solution to the industry.

This technology and its associated equipment have undergone over two years of pilot operation in California, USA—a region known for its extremely strict environmental regulations—fully proving its high efficiency and practical value. The technology holds strong potential for widespread adoption in Japan and is also planned for expansion into global markets such as Australia and Germany.

Notably, Mr. Yuta Okazaki, Director of the System Planning Office, Resource Recycling Division, Environmental Regeneration and Resource Recycling Bureau at Japan's Ministry of the Environment—who oversees solar panel recycling—personally attended the event and participated throughout.

During the seminar, Mr. Okazaki provided a detailed explanation of Japan's latest solar recycling and circular economy policies, expressed high regard for the event, and voiced strong expectations that this gathering would serve as a catalyst for broader and deeper substantive exchanges between Taiwan and Japan on solar panel recycling technology.

The seminar brought together environmental and industrial leaders from Taiwan, Japan, and the United States. The event opened with remarks by Mr. Yasunori Matsumoto, General Manager of Kawasaki Trading Co., Ltd., followed by Mr. Okazaki's authoritative policy interpretation.

Subsequently, Dr. Yao-Hsien Fu, founder of TSGC Technologies Inc., delivered an in-depth analysis of the global status and future challenges of solar panel recycling. Mr. Li-Lin Kuo, CEO of AUTOLAND Technology Co., Ltd., compared various recycling equipment and methodologies. Finally, Mr. Chia-Tsung Hung, CEO of TSGC, shared the pilot results from the U.S. and outlined pathways for reusing recovered materials.

The organizers stated, 'We hope this seminar provides practical technological solutions and actionable guidance for Japan as it navigates the growing wave of solar panel waste, and further strengthens strategic cooperation between Taiwan and Japan in green energy and the circular economy.' (Edited by Li-Ching)