Remodule 1 – The Sunny Side of Solar Panels
The adhesive layer that glues all the solar panel components together is in the way of circular and sustainable design – but not with the Remodule 1!
EVA (ethyl-vinyl-acetate) lamination is used in solar panels to keep all the components together. That same EVA technology makes it also almost impossible to repair or to recycle the panels.
Biosphere (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) developed a solar panel without the EVA lamination, the Remodule 1 The development is opening up sustainable solar panels that can be taken apart. They claim the panel is 50% less carbon intensive and modular – they are made to dis-assemble, refurbish and when necessary, recycle.
The Remodel 1 is a 480 Wp panel, has 120 cells and is mono crystalline Bifacial.
From the Biosphere website:
“We offer both a warranty and take-back agreement, making sure all solar panels will end up in circular end-of-life treatment. For the end-of-life, we work with numerous partners who can repair & refurbish panels, take components apart for re-use, upgrade outdated solar panels, and recycle broken components. Our aim is to keep all precious materials and components in the solar industry, including silicon, metals and glass.”
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