Waste PV modules should be recycled and disposed properly
Solar power generation systems with no CO2 emissions are one of the effective solutions for global climate change issue. A fixed price purchase system (FIT) has promoted popularization of solar power systems in Japan, and the PV systems are expected to be a principal position of renewable energy.
However PV modules must be end of life and the waste volume amounts to three hundred thousand ton per year. And these modules have to be processes under waste management law.
“Glass-Wakeeru Type-3” separates, sorts, and collects waste photovoltaics modules, and the system consistently provides services for utilizing recycled valuable resources.
Features of “Glass Wakeeru type III” system
Almost 100% recycling
Materials separated and recovered from waste PV modules are used as valuable resources
Support network
“Waste glass recycling business cooperatives” supports recycling business
No.1 shear in Japan
Processing technology developed through glass recycling and know-how for effective recycling
More details about “Glass-Wakeeru Type-3”
Automation system from feeding module to delamination and sorting
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Informational website for recycling photovoltaic module in Japan
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