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70%plus eco-efficiency gains in the PV EOL supply chain by closed loop systems with enhanced recycling rates, systematic collection and management utilising digital twins

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Soluciones sostenibles para los residuos procedentes de paneles solares

Los paneles solares desechados, una amenaza ambiental cada vez mayor, ponen en peligro los ecosistemas con materiales peligrosos. El aumento de la demanda de energías renovables agrava la crisis de los residuos fotovoltaicos al final de su vida útil. La falta de un método de reciclado normalizado agrava el problema y genera problemas ambientales. En este contexto, el equipo del proyecto QUASAR, financiado con fondos europeos, pretende revolucionar la industria solar con una solución integral para la gestión de módulos fotovoltaicos al final de su vida útil. El proyecto incluye un pasaporte digital de productos mediante etiquetas con sensores inteligentes, que permite tomar decisiones informadas sobre el fin de la vida útil de los productos. En QUASAR se introducen tecnologías de ensayo y reparación no destructivas, con un objetivo de reciclado del 70 al 90 % de silicio, metales, vidrio y polímeros. De aquí a 2050, promete ahorros sustanciales de CO2 y desbloquear grandes volúmenes de materias primas secundarias.

Objetivo

QUASAR will develop and implement solutions for a systematic collection and management methodology and decision tools for EOL-PV-modules based on a holistic approach between all parts and actors across the EOL supply chain including concepts of reverse logistic technologies, AI/machine learning, product lifecycle information management (PLIM) based on digital twins, and best practices for sorting, warehouse operations, testing and repair/reuse.
EOL decision-making will be supported through the delivery of a digital product passport thanks to smart sensor tags as well as rapid, non-destructive testing methods for assessing EOL-PV condition for reuse/repair/recycling in the field and at waste treatment facilities. Repair technology solutions will be provided, along with guidelines for second-life warranty, quality thresholds, product reliability, labelling and tracking.
QUASAR will upscale and demonstrate two emerging recycling technologies based on delamination by controlled thermal and chemical treatment [pilot A] and waterjet delamination [pilot B], targeting EOL-PV recycling rates of 70-90% for silicon, metals, glass and polymers with high purity for reuse in the PV industry, as well as semi-conductor industry, speciality chemicals, float glass, or other products.
Material closed-loop systems will be implemented to enable a circular economy for the PV industry. By 2050, from the upscaling and worldwide deployment of both recycling technologies, substantial volumes of secondary raw materials will be unlocked: 220,000 tons of silicon, 5,200 tons of silver, 62,000 tons of copper and 4,700,000 tons of glass, accompanied with 421 million tons of CO2 savings. To achieve its specific objectives, QUASAR gathers a multidisciplinary consortium involving commercial actors from across the entire EOL supply chain: PV module manufacturers, utility scale PV system operators, collectors, recyclers, and end users of recycled secondary raw materials.

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HORIZON-CL5-2022-D3-03

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HORIZON-IA - HORIZON Innovation Actions

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SINTEF AS
Aportación neta de la UEn
€ 1 560 800,00
Dirección
STRINDVEGEN 4
7034 Trondheim
Noruega

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