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France seeks recyclers for CdTe, CIGS solar modules Soren is seeking companies to develop thin-film PV module recycling solutions in France for CdTe and CIGS technologies, with proposals due Oct. 21, 2026. The selected solution will prioritize a 1,300-tonne batch of CdTe modules as recycling volumes are projected to rise sharply through 2037.
Gwénaëlle Deboutte
Sep 09, 2026
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Technology & Products
Scientists turn end-of-life PV silicon into high-value silicon nitride South Korean researchers have developed a method to upcycle silicon recovered from end-of-life PV modules into high-value silicon nitride (Si₃N₄). The process achieved recycled silicon purity of 99.95% through optimized milling, acid etching, and sedimentation before nitridation.
Lior Kahana
Sep 08, 2026
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A circular future for renewables Circular economy models encourage the extension of the lifecycle of both wind turbines and solar PV modules and the IEC is planning the appropriate standards.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Sep 07, 2026
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Solar recycler flags certification gap, reuse market concerns Brett Henderson, CEO of Solar Panel Recycling (SPR), speaks with pv magazine about certification standards, recovery economics, and argues that some reuse channels are effectively exporting solar waste overseas.
Brian Publicover
Aug 24, 2026
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Solar industry’s shift from silver presents potential barrier for panel recycling Efforts among leading manufacturers to produce solar cells using base metals instead of silver in a bid to reduce costs could pose a threat to the future economic viability of recycling end-of-life panels.
David Carroll
Jun 25, 2026