Queensland’s first solar panel recycling plant have established their operations in Logan. Pan Pacific Recycling will recycle discarded solar panels, dismantling them and breaking down the materials to be reused. The facility is expected to take apart 240,000 panels a year.

The new facility in the Crestmead business park features a cutting-edge recycling plant within a 4,000sqm warehouse. Equipped with unique technology for efficient material extraction, valuable materials like silicon, aluminium, and cobalt will be recovered and reused, conserving natural resources.

The facility also includes eco-friendly waste management processes and a research centre dedicating to continuous process improvement and developing innovative recycling techniques.

The Logan Office of Economic Development team have worked with Pan Pacific Recycling over the last 18 months, facilitating investment in their Crestmead facility. The team aided with site selection, planning and guidance, engaging with valuable local supply chain connections and facilitated introductions with Government officials and relevant grant programs. Pan Pacific Recycling also received assistance through council’s Investment Attraction Incentive Fund. Businesses looking to invest in Logan and who meet certain eligibility criteria can apply to be considered.

Director of Pan Pacific Recycling, John Hill said that working with the LOED team was a valuable step in realising two decades of work to open the facility. “The efforts by the Logan City Council’s Economic Development team were instrumental in turning the vision of the Pan Pacific Recycling facility into a reality. Their proactive approach and strategic initiatives significantly influenced our decision to establish Pan Pacific Recycling in Logan. The team have been a steadfast support for our business, providing valuable resources and assistance”.

The new facility has brought 32 jobs to the area and further establishes Logan in the resource recovery sector, enhancing our region’s long-term economic sustainability. Resource recovery is an emerging industry in Logan, and we are proud to support innovative leaders in

this space such as Pan Pacific Recycling, BlockTexx and V Resource.