20 years or so after the first solar boom in Germany and Europe, the industry is looking how to deal with the growing number of used modules. Despite the ramp-up of PV recycling, there are still some unknowns: What are the obligations and responsibilities when it comes to PV recycling? What will happen to PV modules at the end of their service life? What practicable and sustainable solutions are there, and how can raw materials be recovered?This sessions will be providing an overview of the legal and regulatory framework conditions governing PV recycling in Europe. It will show the role that module manufacturers, wholesalers and project developers play in the end-of-life management of PV modules. This will be followed by two recycling companies presenting the state of the art of their respective recycling method and its business case.
11:30 am - 11:35 amIntroduction
Jan Clyncke, Managing Director, PV CYCLE
11:35 am - 11:45 amWhat about Reusing and Recycling PV Panels
Jan Clyncke, Managing Director, PV CYCLE
11:45 am - 12:00 pmRecycling of Silicon-Based Photovoltaic Modules - Best Practices for Power Plants and EPCs
Karsten Wambach, R&D consultant, on behalf of Reiling
12:00 pm - 12:15 pmHow we Bring Solar Panel Recycling from Germany to Europe and Beyond
Fridolin Franke, Business Development, Operations & Finance, Solar Materials
12:15 pm - 12:30 pmQ&A