Roctool and CEA create bio-based, recyclable photovoltaic panels
After a four-month study phase, the team has been able to implement what it claims is the first bio-based and 100% recyclable photovoltaic panels.
After a four month study phase — which involved researching and supplying bio-based materials, as well as performing transformation tests on them — the team have been able to implement what they claims is the first bio-based and 100% recyclable photovoltaic panels.
Roctool and the CEA reportedly tested the implementation of the panels with dimensions of 300 millimeters x 300 millimeters on a tool at Roctool's test center. According to Roctool, the test results included excellent product quality and optimized cycle times that would reduce production time by four times.
Currently, several series of panels are still being tested to verify their performance and impact resistance, and aging tests of at least 1,000 hours are also being conducted. At this stage, the consortium is selecting raw material suppliers and will continue its development towards proof of concept on new Roctool tooling that will represent a reduced model of a vehicle hood.
The team plans to present first prototypes in the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022 to industrial applicators.
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