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Under the support of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Department of Industrial Technology, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has collaborated with United Renewable Energy (URE) and San Fang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. to develop an innovative technology for easy-dismantled solar panel modules. This groundbreaking technology adheres to the rigorous international standards set by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and has recently obtained its inaugural certification from TÜV Rheinland, affirming its exceptional levels of safety and reliability.

ITRI has embraced a circular design approach to revolutionize traditional solar PV . Through the utilization of a new encapsulant and careful consideration of the lifecycle of a module’s backplane, cells, and bracket, they have successfully achieved a comprehensive recycling process for solar cells and glass plates. This innovative approach ensures that every component of the PV module is repurposed, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solar industry.

The implementation of this user-friendly dismantling technology significantly enhances the recycling rate of solar modules. Recycled materials like silicon and glass can be reused without undergoing fragmentation or deterioration. The exceptional purity of the recycled silicon wafers substantially elevates their material worth, thereby decreasing the necessity for new raw materials. Moreover, the adoption of this technology is projected to reduce carbon emissions from module production by at least 50%, while also lowering labor costs.

The viability of the easy-dismantled solar panel module technology has been successfully demonstrated through a Proof of Concept (PoC) conducted by the esteemed French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). Extensive testing and optimization have been carried out on the material system and structural design of the module, taking into account various environmental conditions. These rigorous assessments have confirmed the effectiveness and reliability of the technology, paving the way for its future implementation in real-world applications.