LuxChemtech to help recover silicon scrap, says Malaviya
Malaviya Solar Energy Consultancy, Pune, has entered into an Exclusive technology Licensing Agreement for patented Solar panels recycling with Germany’s LuxChemtech GmbH.
It follows the Zero Waste concept and strives for a true circular economy with a totally eco-friendly global patented process. The process will ensure highest value of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificate owing to more than 98% metals recovered, Malaviya said on 8 Dec.
LuxChemtech develops and produces high-tech recycling technologies and equipment for the recovery of silicon scrap and other special waste, including PV modules. The process involves use of water and organic chemicals to separate the various metals.
India is working on a target of achieving 500 GW of Renewable Energy by 2030 and Solar PV is anticipated to have a share up to 350 GWp. By volume this will be clover 20 million tons under regular case. Silver itself will have share for over 10,000 tons, which is the “silver lining” followed by about 14.5 million tons glass, 3.7 million tons aluminium, one million tons polymers, 0.5 million tons pure silicon, 0.4 million tons copper and 8,000 tons other precious metals. In case the panels underperform (highly likely) and retire earlier than their life of 20 years this end-of-life figure will go up by 30%.
As per Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, government of India regulation of November 2022 Solar panels have to be safely disposed (recycled) and cannot be landfilled or disposed in un-organised market.
Malaviya Solar Energy Consultancy is one of the leading consultancy and research company in India. It will be exploring existing glass and aluminium manufacturers besides e-waste processors and start-ups under technology license. Fiinews.com
