Trinasolar, a leading global supplier of photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, has produced the first recycled c-Si module, making a significant breakthrough in sustainability.

The Recycled c-Si module was accomplished using multiple innovative techniques, including using self-developed interlayer separation reagents, chemical etching technology and wet chemical silver extraction technology.

“The production of the world’s first fully recycled c-Si module signifies Trinasolar’s continued commitment to sustainable development in the PV industry and contribution towards the global energy transition,” Trinasolar chair and chief executive Gao Jifan says.

The Research Centre Academy of Trinasolar achieved the self-developed recycling technology using materials including silicon, silver, aluminium frames and glass recovered from waste modules. The recycled PV module uses n-type TOPCon technology and has a golden-size design with a module efficiency of 20.7% and a power output exceeding 645W.

The breakthrough in module recycling technology will not only provide a key solution to the mass decommissioning of PV modules but it sets an example for what is possible in the industry.