This project aims to promote the recycling of used products and other items by introducing recycling facilities for solar panels and to contribute to the realization of a low-carbon, decarbonized society across the entire value chain related to resource circulation by reducing energy-origin carbon dioxide emissions throughout these processes, as well as to contribute to the transition to a circular economy and GX.
Solar Panel Recycling Facility Introduction Project: Third Application Round (FY2026)
September 27, 2026
Summary
This project supports the introduction of solar panel recycling facilities to promote the recycling of used products and reduce energy-origin carbon dioxide emissions. It contributes to a low-carbon, decarbonized society, the transition to a circular economy, and GX.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Aug 25, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No upper limit |
| Subsidy Rate | For providing equipment subsidies to small and medium-sized enterprises: 1/2; for providing equipment subsidies to entities other than those above: 1/3 |
| Purpose | Capital investment / Renewable energy and energy storage / Environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / Communication and transportation expenses / Travel expenses / Machinery and equipment expenses / Contracting expenses / Rental fees / Equipment purchase expenses / Utilities expenses, etc. / Personnel expenses / Raw material and material expenses / Construction expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / Corporations / Incorporated associations and foundations |
| Implementing Agency | Japan Waste Research Foundation |
| Official Page | https://www.jwrf.or.jp/individual/prj_002403.html |