A Proactive Approach to the Recovery and Recycling of Photovoltaic Modules
About our project
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GOAL
The APOLLO project aims to establish a circular approach to the recycling and reusing of photovoltaic (PV) materials.
Our goal is to enable efficient recovery of high-quality materials suitable for future production, promoting sustainability in the solar energy sector.
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FUNDING
The APOLLO project is co-funded by the European Union, the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
With a total budget of €5.3 million, the project supports innovative solutions for photovoltaic (PV) recycling and reuse.
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CONSORTIUM
The project consortium of 18 partners from 9 countries, includes diverse participants, such as research institutions, universities, private companies, and technology developers, all contributing expertise to achieve APOLLO’s ambitious goals.
The project began in January 2024 and is ongoing, with an expected completion in December 2026.
Objectives
Pre-recycling analysis and classification of PV modules by glass composition
Pilot processing line to extract all of the material fractions of legacy and future PVs
Refinement of reclaimed PV Si to facilitate ingot growth for new PV
Specify and build future PV modules (standard c-Si and tandem Per/Si) with improved recyclability incorporating APOLLO innovations
Develop and implement a PV-centred Digital Product Passport (DPP) facilitating an online marketplace
Develop, quantify and promote a new circular business model for waste PV
