PHOTORAMA
Objectives
- To develop trailblazing technologies to implement a strong and reliable PV recycling scheme
- To demonstrate innovative recycling solutions with a pilot line that is at TRL 7
- To demonstrate full circularity by re-injecting the secondary rare materials into cross sectoral value chains
- To drive market adoption of PHOTORAMA technologies as sustainable solutions
- To strengthen sustainable waste management actions under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) framework
OUR LATEST POSTS
- Meet the partners: Manfred and Laure-Anne from the Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) The PHOTORAMA consortium is made up of a team of several organisations, all bringing their specific expertise to the project. We have asked Manfred Spiesberger and Laure-Anne Plumhans from the Centre of Social Innovation in Austria (ZSI) to tell us more about their role in PHOTORAMA. Hello Manfred and Laure-Anne, can you briefly introduce your… Read More »Meet the partners: Manfred and Laure-Anne from the Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI)
- PHOTORAMA’s contribution to a circular, sustainable and secure energy systemPHOTORAMA has been working since the start of the project on diverse solutions to improve the End-of-life of PVs “the weak link of the PV value chain”. Better end-of-life management, including high-value recycling, contributes to a more sustainable and secure energy system overall. Three recent Cordis articles retrace the journey and contributions of PHOTORAMA. Two… Read More »PHOTORAMA’s contribution to a circular, sustainable and secure energy system
- PHOTORAMA’s last general assembly before the pilot line demonstrationThe PHOTORAMA team met in Paris in November 2024 for our last consortium meeting before the revealing of the pilot line in April 2025. This last meeting was the occasion to discuss the advancement made by each work package working at different aspects of the project, from the recycling technologies, the re-use and eco-design possibilities… Read More »PHOTORAMA’s last general assembly before the pilot line demonstration
- The EU Energy Projects Podcast: PHOTORAMA in the spotlightPHOTORAMA’s project coordinator, Claire Agraffeil talked about the project purposes and advancements in the EU Energy Projects Podacts of the energy information platform ENLIT. In this interview, Claire discusses how PHOTORAMA proposes innovative solutions to recover high-value materials. For example, Claire highlighted how the project found a solution, using green solvents to recover this valuable… Read More »The EU Energy Projects Podcast: PHOTORAMA in the spotlight
- A ‘Unique and Universal’ approach to PV recycling: discover our methods in the new PES SOLAR magazinePHOTORAMA is featured in the new edition of PES SOLAR Magzine, a reference in the photovoltaics industry and its innovations. In this article, we delve into more details about the difficulties that the diversity of solar panels means for the recycling of components, and we introduce our unique, yet universal, approach to recovering materials from… Read More »A ‘Unique and Universal’ approach to PV recycling: discover our methods in the new PES SOLAR magazine
- PHOTORAMA featured in a new PES article!We are thrilled to share an article titled “Revolutionising PV recycling for a Sustainable Future” featuring PHOTORAMA recently published in the Power and Energy Solutions (PES) magazine. The article highlights the innovation conducted by the project towards a sustainable future for the photovoltaic industry. This article, enriched by the contribution of our team members Dr.… Read More »PHOTORAMA featured in a new PES article!
- PHOTORAMA wins EUSEW24 innovation price!PHOTORAMA Wins Prestigious European Sustainable Energy Week Innovation Award! PHOTORAMA is thrilled to announce that we have been honoured with the 2024 European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Innovation Award. This award celebrates exceptional achievements in energy efficiency and renewable energy, recognizing innovative projects and individuals making a significant impact in the field. PHOTORAMA is dedicated… Read More »PHOTORAMA wins EUSEW24 innovation price!
- General Assembly in Catania: Getting closer to the pilot line! Add New PageOn June 4-5th 2024, the PHOTORAMA team met in the innovation lab of Enel Green Power in Catania, Italy. During this 6th General Assembly of the consortium, the team exchanged on the status of all the activities taking place across the work packages such as the technical advancements on the re-use of recycled materials or… Read More »General Assembly in Catania: Getting closer to the pilot line! Add New Page
- Vote now for the EUSEW 2024 Innovation AwardThe European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards) recognise outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation and efforts in the field of energy efficiency and renewables. The 2024 winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 11 June 2024 in Brussels. We are proud to share that PHOTORAMA has been selected as a finalist… Read More »Vote now for the EUSEW 2024 Innovation Award
- Policy Brief: Fostering PV Sustainability and CircularityPHOTORAMA and 4 other European-funded projects TRUST-PV, RESiLEX, ICARUS, and CIRCUSOL have been working together to build a common message to enhance the sustainability and circularity of Photovoltaics Panels (PV). Through this alliance, we advocate for a better PV industry, fit for the challenges of the renewable energy transition. This short video introduces why this… Read More »Policy Brief: Fostering PV Sustainability and Circularity
- Meet the partners: Reaching out with ENEAThe PHOTORAMA consortium comprises a diverse team of organizations, each contributing unique expertise to the project. In this spotlight, we sit down with Massimo Izzi from ENEA to delve into the organization’s role in PHOTORAMA. Hello, Massimo! Thank you for taking the time to chat with us today. Could you please introduce your organization, your… Read More »Meet the partners: Reaching out with ENEA
- PHOTORAMA at Sustainable Solar Europe 2023The PHOTORAMA team is proud to have participated in three engaging sessions at the 2023 edition of Sustainable Solar Europe, which took place in Brussels on 7 December 2023. Sustainable Solar Europe is a crucial event for solar energy providing a broad view of different aspects of sustainability in the solar PV sector by bringing together… Read More »PHOTORAMA at Sustainable Solar Europe 2023
- General Assembly in RomeThe PHOTORAMA team convened in the vibrant city of Rome and the seat of our partner, ENEA. This marked our fifth General Assembly (GA), at 30 months since the start of the project. Over the span of two days, PHOTORAMA partners exchanged on the project status. It was an occasion for the team to catch… Read More »General Assembly in Rome
- Save the date: PHOTORAMA at Sustainable Solar EuropeSustainable Solar Europe is a crucial event providing a broad view of different aspects of sustainability in the solar PV sector by bringing together a variety of stakeholders: industry players, academics, policymakers etc. PHOTORAMA is pleased to participate in three engaging sessions at the Sustainable Solar Europe Event on December 7th 2023. The Role of… Read More »Save the date: PHOTORAMA at Sustainable Solar Europe
- PHOTORAMA shines at EUPVSEC 2023On the 19th of September in Lisbon, EUPVSEC 2023 brought together experts and pioneers in the photovoltaics field for the 40th annual conference. Among the attendees, we were proud to host a session that offered a glimpse into our ongoing work. The EUPVSEC Experience: EUPVSEC 2023 isn’t just any conference; it’s a meeting of minds… Read More »PHOTORAMA shines at EUPVSEC 2023
- EUPVSEC 2023: Join PHOTORAMA and EPRI’s session On the 19th of September in Lisbon, PHOTORAMA will host a session during the 40th annual conference of the PV solar industry, EUPVSEC, featuring work from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The EU PVSEC is one of the biggest events of the year for research and development on PV solar energy. Running for 40… Read More »EUPVSEC 2023: Join PHOTORAMA and EPRI’s session
- Meet the partners: PV glass recycling with MALTHAThe PHOTORAMA consortium is made up of a team of several organizations, all bringing their specific expertise to the project. We have asked Wim and Danny from MALTHA to tell us more about what their role has been so far in PHOTORAMA. Hello Win and Danny, thanks a lot for taking the time to chat… Read More »Meet the partners: PV glass recycling with MALTHA