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
- 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
- PHOTORAMA at EUSEW once again!PHOTORAMA was present again at Europe’s biggest conference dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use, the European Sustainable Energy Week 2023 (EUSEW). Already in 2022, PHOTORAMA had a stand at the EUSEW Energy Fair. But what is EUSEW exactly? EUSEW gathers actors across the board interested and active in renewable energy and energy efficiency every… Read More »PHOTORAMA at EUSEW once again!
- Meet the partners: SINTEF and CEAThe PHOTORAMA consortium is made up of a team of several organizations, all bringing their specific expertise to the project. We have asked two of our partners, CEA and SINTEF to describe the work that they do together to fast-forward the PHOTORAMA project. To represent the team we have Karen Osen, Ana Maria Martinez, GØril… Read More »Meet the partners: SINTEF and CEA
- The PHOTORAMA Team meets in Aretxabaleta!This May the PHOTORAMA team met in person in Aretxabaleta, Spain, seat of our member Mondragon assembly, for our fourth general assembly since the beginning of the project. Over the span of two days (May 10th-11th), all partners exchanged on the project status in its 24th month of implementation. It was the occasion for the… Read More »The PHOTORAMA Team meets in Aretxabaleta!
- Join us at EUSEW 2023We are proud to announce that PHOTORAMA will take part in the European Sustainable Energy Week. We will be hosting two events during the week: 1) the policy session and 2) the energy day workshop! The European Sustainable Energy Week (or EUSEW) will take place this year online and onsite in Brussels, on 20-22 June… Read More »Join us at EUSEW 2023
- Forthcoming publication by PHOTORAMA partners ENEAIn the context of the 50th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference held on June 11-16, 2023, members of the PHOTORAMA consortium form ENEA and colleagues (Massimo Izzi, Mario Tucci, Concetta Andreozzi, Lucio Sanninno and Valeria Fiandra) will present their paper titled “PV module eco-design: new incapsulant for high sustainability and recyclability of photovoltaic value chain”. The… Read More »Forthcoming publication by PHOTORAMA partners ENEA
- Meet the partners: A talk with Nicolas from SOREN© Soren The PHOTORAMA consortium is made up of a team of several organizations, all bringing their specific expertise to the project. We have asked Nicolas Defrenne from SOREN to tell us more about what their role has been so far in PHOTORAMA. Hello Nicolas, thanks a lot for taking the time to chat with… Read More »Meet the partners: A talk with Nicolas from SOREN
- Meet the partners: Reusing recycled materials with RHP TechnologyThe PHOTORAMA consortium is made up of a team of several organisations, all bringing their specific expertise to the project. We have asked Erich Neubauer from RHP Technology GmbH to tell us more about what the RHP team has been working on so far in PHOTORAMA. Hello Erich, thanks a lot for taking the time… Read More »Meet the partners: Reusing recycled materials with RHP Technology
- PES solar magazine featuring PHOTORAMAIn a new article titled “Exploring the potential for PV recycling”, the PHOTORAMA team discusses the challenges and opportunities of PV recycling and how the team works together to create the pathway towards PV circularity. The article is available online here from pages 69-73 of issue 41 of the PES solar magazine discussing “an industry… Read More »PES solar magazine featuring PHOTORAMA
- 5th International workshop on Silicon Heterojunction solar cellsOn November 4th, PHOTORAMA’s project coordinator will give a talk at the 5th international workshop on heterojunction on silicon solar cells. The workshop takes place in an hybrid mode, online and in Aix-les-bains, France. The workshop is organised by INES and CEA. For more information you can download the event flyer below or visit the… Read More »5th International workshop on Silicon Heterojunction solar cells