Project R-15673

PV Recycling with Debonding-on-Demand (DoD) additives in known encapsulant foils (Research)

The PVDEBOND project aims to bring a novel solution to the challenges of photovoltaic (PV) module recycling. By incorporating debonding-on-demand (DoD) additives to existing well-known encapsulant foils such as EVA, POE and EPE, it enables fast, clean, and precise separation of materials at the end of a module's life. Triggered by specific illumination, this innovative technology helps to recover pure material fractions, significantly reducing waste and supporting a circular economy for the PV industry. The core of PVDEBOND is the development of highly specialized DoD additives that maintain performance throughout a PV module's 30-year lifespan. These additives will be designed to: (I) Ensure minimal optical and power losses during the lifetime of the PV module. (II) Enable clean and residue-free material separation when triggered at the end of life and (III) Seamlessly integrate into current PV module production processes. This innovation paves the way for efficient recycling without compromising the durability or reliability of PV modules, aligning sustainability with industrial practicality.

01 December 2024 - 30 November 2027