Overview
- The 20-year exclusive licence grants Lithium Universe global rights to Macquarie’s JESE and microwave delamination processes in exchange for over A$500,000 in fees.
- The Jet Electrochemical Silver Extraction method uses a targeted acid jet to dissolve silver within seconds, achieving more than 77% recovery while preserving glass and silicon wafers.
- Microwave-powered delamination separates panel layers without grinding or high heat, enabling intact recovery of glass sheets and semiconductor-grade wafers.
- Lithium Universe will fund further research under annual licensing fees and royalties, aiming for commercial deployment of the recycling solution by 2032.
- Solar panel waste is expected to reach one million tonnes in Australia by 2035 and could unlock silver stocks equal to the country’s largest silver mine.