APOLLO at Solar Sustainability Workshop
The APOLLO project recently participated in the Solar Sustainability: Innovations in Solar PV Recycling & Delamination Technologies workshop, held in Le Bourget-du-Lac, France. Co-organized by the APOLLO project with attendance of Fraunhofer CSP, the two-day event brought together a distinguished gathering of industry leaders, researchers, and academics to explore cutting-edge advancements in solar PV recycling technologies.
The workshop served as a crucial platform for exchanging knowledge and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders in the solar PV recycling sector. Participants delved into a range of critical topics, including:
Innovative Technologies: Presentations showcased the latest advancements in PV panel recycling technologies, including grinding techniques developed by CEA and thermo-mechanical processes researched by ENEA and 9-Tech within the EVERPV project.
Material Valorization and Circularity: A dedicated roundtable discussion brought together representatives from the APOLLO project, as well as sister projects FORESi and RETRIEVE, to discuss strategies for valorizing recovered materials and fostering effective collaboration among research and innovation initiatives.
Student Engagement: The workshop provided a valuable platform for students from Université Savoie Mont Blanc to present their research findings through poster presentations, fostering the next generation of solar PV recycling experts.
Industry Insights: Participants had the opportunity to tour CEA's state-of-the-art solar PV recycling facilities, gaining valuable insights into the practical applications of emerging technologies.
The workshop was a resounding success, emphasizing the critical importance of recycling and material recovery in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the solar PV industry. The APOLLO project is proud to have contributed and cooperated with our sister projects on this important event and looks forward to continuing to collaborate with more industry partners and research institutions to advance the development of sustainable and circular solutions for solar PV waste management.