Trinasolar is a supplier and global leader in solutions energy storage and solar photovoltaics and recently announced that it will begin production of the world’s first c-Si module, which is completely recycled.
This breakthrough was achieved by the Academy Research Center of Trinasolair, to use materials such as silicon, silver, aluminum frames and reclaimed glass by modules no longer used. This is an important milestone for the sector and consolidates its position Trinasolar as a pioneer in the field of sustainability within the industry.
Recycled photovoltaic modules
The manufacture of the first module The world’s recycled photovoltaic (PV) industry was led by Trinasolar in collaboration with key partners across the supply chain. This process allowed the company to recover high-quality materials from discarded solar panels and reintegrate them efficiently.
To achieve this, various innovative techniques have been implemented, such as the use of separating agents between layers (self-developed technique), chemical etching technology and silver extraction technology using wet chemical attack. He recycled module uses TOPCon technology Each type has an optimized design, achieves an efficiency of 20.7% and a power of more than 645 W.
Gao Jifan, president and CEO of Trinasolar and director of the Central R&D Institute, said this achievement reflects Trinasolar’s strong commitment sustainable development of the photovoltaic industryand its contribution to the global energy transition.
Trinasolar is committed to development advanced technological solutions for the recovery and recycling of used photovoltaic modulesnot only by complying with international standards such as the European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, but going even further by developing its own technology. The company has applied for 37 patents in the field of recycling modules.
Furthermore, Trinasolar strives to reduce the environmental impact of its production processes. The company has been a member of PV Cycle since 2010 and has developed a number of compliant waste management methods. modules solar photovoltaics at the end of their lifespan reduce environmental pollution.
The advances in recycling technology modules not only offers an important solution for the large-scale dismantling of photovoltaic modulesbut it is also an example of what is possible in the photovoltaic industry.
Photovoltaic energy is one of the most widely used renewable energy sources in our country and around the world, given the need to decarbonize the electricity production system. And energy storage is the ideal addition to this source because it is cyclical.