Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Borrows Experience of EU Experts to Explore New Business Opportunities in Solar Energy Circular Economy

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media
OutReach – 24 August
2021 – The
lifespan of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can reach 30 years, if not properly
disposed of, it is expected that the cumulative amount of global solar module
waste will reach 8 million tons by 2030. How to incorporate waste solar modules
into the circular economic model is a major issue. With the support of the
Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under the Ministry of Economic
Affairs (MOEA), the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) innovated
the “Easy-Dismantled PV Module” and reinvented the solar module. ITRI
introduced easy-to-dismantle materials and new structure designs in the
upstream manufacturing end of the solar module value chain, enabling the complete
dismantling of waste solar panels, greatly increasing the value of solar module
recycling.

The redesign of PV module can toward the net-zero and truly renewable energy future.

To further introduce the new technology to the international
market, ITRI will hold the “Approaching to Green More: Easy-Dismantled PV Module” webinar on
September 16^th (Thu), 2021, to analyze EU solar panel recycling
trends and opportunities for innovative technologies to enter the international
market. The webinar has invited Dr. Frank Lenzmann of the Energy research Centre of
the Netherlands to share his experiences and discuss the life cycle of solar PV
modules and how to solve the latest environmental challenges.

In addition, the ITRI Material and Chemical
Research Laboratories will also share the research and development spirit
behind the innovation of the Easy-Dismantled PV Module that retains the high
conversion efficiency of the PV panel. The webinar also invited high profile listed
companies from Taiwan to share the latest PV panel material trends. San Fang
Chemical Industry and United Renewable Energy will discuss thermoplastic
sealing film technology and trends in the manufacturing capacity of the
Easy-Dismantled PV Module. Through this event we hope to unite global companies
in availing new technologies and creating industry momentum, developing
competitive advantages and becoming future partners. We welcome all of you to
join us online!

Event webpage: https://easy-pv-module.itri.org.tw/

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