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CircSolar - a circular solution for solar panels

Information about the project

Short project facts

Funded by: Vinnova
Time period: 2023-2026
Project members: AITIIP, moses, CSIC, ITA, University of Limerick, evoenzyme, Specific Polymers, CENTEXBEL, Éire Composites, KTH, incotec
Website: CircSolar

Background

Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source with significant environmental and climate benefits, but it also comes with challenges.

Solar panels have a lifespan of about 30 years – with significant potential for repair, reuse, upgrade, and recycling.

However, there is currently no circular system in place, neither for reuse or for fully managing all the glass, plastic, aluminum, silicon, silver, copper, lead found in worn-out solar panels.

The CircSolar project brings together stakeholders from across the value chain with the goal of proposing a system for sustainable and financially viable management of solar panels. 

Project contact persons

Beatriz Pérez Horno
Beatriz Pérez Horno doctoral student
Andreas Feldmann
Andreas Feldmann associate professor
Page responsible:Sebastien Gustin
Belongs to: Industrial Economics and Management
Last changed: Dec 10, 2025
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