The PV Circulator is a highly automated and efficient solar panel recycling system developed by TSGC Technologies. It handles the recycling of different materials in solar panels by using a combination of mechanical and AI-driven technologies. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
Components and Process
- Identification and Disassembly:
- The PV Circulator uses Vision AI to scan the solar panels, recognizing their make and model by analyzing dimensions, barcodes, and junction box positions from cloud-based databases.
- It mechanically disassembles the panels, removing aluminum frames and junction boxes automatically.
- Material Separation:
- The system mills the remaining materials layer by layer and employs airflow to cool them to room temperature, preventing chemical reactions and keeping the materials from mixing.
- Airflow processing separates and collects backsheets, encapsulants (like EVA), and solar cells, ensuring that materials such as silicon and metals maintain their properties for further processing.
- Recycling Efficiency:
- The PV Circulator can process one 60-cell or 72-cell solar panel per minute, achieving an annual capacity of up to 10,000 tons.
- It achieves nearly 100% recycling efficiency, surpassing the EU’s directive to recycle at least 80% of solar panel materials.
- Material Reuse:
- Recycled materials are sorted individually and ready for reuse. For instance, the glass can be processed into ground glass pozzolan, which can reduce cement usage in concrete.
Technology Integration
- AI and Machine Learning: The system uses Vision AI and autonomous machine learning to continuously optimize the recycling process without human intervention.
- IoT and Data Management: PV Circulator is an IoT device that generates immutable recycling records for every panel and uploads them to Web3, ensuring transparency and data integrity.
This comprehensive approach ensures a sustainable, zero-pollution recycling process for solar panels.
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