India’s Growing Solar Waste Challenge
India leads in solar installations, targeting 280 GW by 2030. But aging panels bring a hidden crisis: solar waste. Without scalable infrastructure, valuable materials are lost and environmental threats grow. It's time for sustainable action.
Intelligent, Green, and Profitable Recycling
Spin Of IIT Mandi And Incupated At IIT Mandi Catalyst And Backed By GICRE CSR Initiative
Pioneering a Sustainable Future for Solar Energy in India
WattCycle was founded to solve India’s emerging solar waste problem. As installations surge, millions of aging solar panels pose environmental risks and resource loss. Incubated at IIT Mandi, WattCycle is India’s first deep-tech company dedicated solely to solar PV recycling.
We aim to turn solar waste into a circular economy opportunity, in alignment with "Make in India" and "Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat".
Using a systems approach, we combine AI diagnostics, decentralized disassembly, and green recovery methods to set a new benchmark in solar waste management.
The Dark Side of a Bright Future: India's Solar Waste Crisis
India's capacity has grown from under 3 GW in 2014 to over 80 GW in 2024. But each panel has a lifespan of just 20-25 years.
Our Funding Partner
GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, is known for backing high-growth startups globally across sectors including fintech, logistics, and digital platforms. Notable investments include CRED, Razorpay, and Locus.
GIC’s funding typically supports major scaling initiatives—such as expanding operations, building advanced tech infrastructure, entering new markets, or accelerating revenue growth.
GIC has led or co-led large funding rounds—examples include a $200 M investment in fintech company CRED (valuing it at over $6.5 B) and backing fintech players like Razorpay.
Being backed by GIC enhances credibility in the eyes of investors and partners, signaling long-term stability and confidence in your growth potential.
An Integrated Platform for Intelligent Solar Recycling
WattCycle's end-to-end model addresses diagnostics, disassembly, recovery, and upcycling.
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AI-Powered Drone Diagnostics
Patent App: 202411079477Drones with EL and thermal cameras detect EoL panels quickly and accurately. AI analysis ensures optimal decision-making. - 2
On-Site Modular Disassembly
Patent App: 202311043553First-of-its-kind semi-automated units for on-site panel dismantling:Cuts transport costs.Enables ≥5 panels/hour throughput.Creates skilled rural jobs. - 3
High-Purity Material Recovery
Green chemical methods extract 90%+ of silicon, silver, and aluminum. Minimal waste (<5%) and no toxic byproducts. - 4
High-Value Upcycling
Recovered materials are transformed into:Photodetectors.Li-ion battery anodes : This creates up to 18x more value and supports a true circular economy.