Jakson Engineers Limited (JEL), a key arm of the Jakson Group, has taken a pioneering step toward sustainable solar infrastructure by signing an agreement to establish India’s first hi-tech photovoltaic (PV) module recycling facility. The initiative marks a major milestone in the country’s transition toward a circular solar economy.
The contract was signed between Gagan Deep Chanana, Joint Managing Director & CEO of Jakson Engineers, and the Managing Director of Ecoprogetti SRL, a Europe-based solar technology provider, in the presence of Bharat Gupta, Director on the Board of JEL. With this move, Jakson becomes the first Indian company to procure advanced PV recycling technology at an industrial scale.
The upcoming facility will have the capacity to recycle nearly 300 MW of solar panels annually, equivalent to more than 5 lakh photovoltaic modules each year. Engineered for high efficiency, the plant will process around 60 panels per hour, handling approximately 1.6 tonnes of material per hour and over 13,500 tonnes of solar waste annually.
As India’s solar installations continue to grow rapidly, managing end-of-life PV modules is emerging as a critical sustainability challenge. The new recycling plant will enable scientific, safe, and environmentally responsible treatment of solar waste, ensuring valuable materials are recovered and reused.
Commenting on the development, Gagan Deep Chanana said the investment would help recover critical resources such as aluminium, glass, silicon, copper, and silver, reducing reliance on virgin raw materials and making solar power more resource-efficient. He added that the initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision for a circular economy and long-term sustainable growth.
Bharat Gupta highlighted that responsible disposal and recycling of solar panels will be essential to maintaining the resilience of India’s renewable energy sector. He noted that the facility will divert large volumes of waste from landfills while reintegrating valuable materials into the manufacturing ecosystem.
The PV recycling project complements Jakson’s broader clean energy strategy. Recently, the company laid the foundation stone for Phase 1 of its 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, involving an investment exceeding ₹8,000 crore.
Together, these initiatives reinforce Jakson’s commitment to building a fully integrated, circular renewable energy value chain, positioning the company at the forefront of India’s sustainable energy transformation.
