Fully-Recyclable Module With 20.7% Efficiency
Trina Solar claims it has created the world’s-first fully recyclable 645 W PV module with 20.7% efficiency. The Chinese manufacturer recently announced this breakthrough innovation with its self-developed recycling technology, using materials including silicon, silver, aluminium frames, and glass recovered from waste modules.
How Does This Work?
The panel was made with interlayer separation reagents, chemical etching technology, and wet chemical silver extraction tech. The company announced that the PV module uses n-type TOPCon technology and has a golden-size design.
Who Are Trina Solar?
Trina Solar is a leading Chinese manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and a major player in the global renewable energy industry. Founded in 1997 by Jifan Gao and headquartered in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, Trina Solar has grown to become one of the largest and most innovative solar panel producers in the world.
The company specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of solar PV modules, system integration, and solar power plants.
What Are The Benefits Of This Innovation?
Trina Solar’s fully recyclable PV module represents a significant leap toward reducing the environmental impact of solar panel disposal. By using self-developed recycling technology, the company enables the recovery and reuse of all solar panel materials. This promotes a circular economy in the solar industry and lowers the carbon footprint associated with solar panel production and end-of-life management.
The ability to recycle critical materials from waste modules reduces the need for raw material extraction, conserving natural resources. This is especially important as the demand for solar energy grows, placing a strain on the supply of these essential materials. Trina Solar’s innovation helps preserve valuable resources while supporting the sustainable growth of the solar industry.