MUMBAI, India, July 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521010459 A) filed by Dr. Sarita Zele; Dr. Nivedita Gogate; and Threco Recycling LLP on February 07, 2025, for Process For Preparation Of Concrete From Waste Solar Modules.

Inventors include Dr. Sarita Zele; Dr. Nivedita Gogate; Dr. Amrut Joshi; and Dr. Deepti Marathe.

The application for the patent was published on July 10, 2026, under issue no. 28/2026.

Abstract: PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF CONCRETE FROM WASTE SOLAR MODULES Abstract Disclosed is a process for preparation of concrete from waste solar modules. The process of the present invention particularly involves preparation of Solar Waste Sand (SWS) from the waste solar modules and making of concrete using the SWS. The process of the present invention utilizes the waste solar panels in concrete which prevents them from being disposed in landfills, thus saving landfill space and resulting emissions into the environment. Being scalable and eco-friendly, the process of the present invention involves crushing and size- segregating the solar waste modules, transforming them into a material that is substitute as sand in concrete. The resulting concrete is suitable for both structural and non-structural applications.

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