Incineration or Recycling of Photovoltaic Equipment?

16/09/2024

With the growing demand for natural resources and the search for sustainable alternatives, healthy solid waste management is essential for protecting the environment as a whole, and the photovoltaic sector is no different.

The modules that are sent for recycling can have several different destinations, some more sustainable and others less. In today's post we will talk a little about the main differences between recyclers and incinerators — two of the possible destinations for damaged photovoltaic modules.

Waste incineration is a process that consists of destroying waste by high temperatures. However, in addition to the residual ash that is generated, incineration generates a series of elements and particles of different sizes and compositions, which, if burned incorrectly, can cause damage to the environment. Incineration, therefore, means the opposite of recycling and goes against the main objectives of the end-of-life policy for photovoltaic modules.

Meanwhile, one of the main characteristics of recycling is the low environmental impact generated. Through the complete recycling cycle: collection, processing, selection and reuse, around 90% of materials can be reused and reinserted into the production cycle, generating environmental efficiency. Recycling, therefore, is among the main actions for the sustainable management of solid waste.

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