Taiwanese start-up causes a sensation: sports shoes made from recycled solar modules?
TSGC pioneers comprehensive recycling of solar modules with unrivaled recovery rate
TSGC, a technology company from Taiwan, is making waves in Southern California by revolutionizing the solar module recycling industry. Unlike competitors that merely reduce waste from end-of-life solar modules, TSGC specializes in complete recycling and reuse of materials to achieve zero waste and environmental sustainability.
AI-controlled machine for dismantling PV modules
TSGC Technologies Inc.
In recent years, TSGC has dedicated itself to optimizing its recycling technology to achieve full recovery with zero environmental impact. These efforts have paid off with an impressive 99.3% recovery rate confirmed by SGS. TSGC's zero-impact recycling is unique. All materials are not only recycled, but also upcycled and reused.
Innovative recycling processes deliver high-quality materials for reuse
TSGC's recycling process preserves the physical properties of the materials, especially the glass of the solar modules. The glass collected by TSGC's technology can be reused in concrete production. This process can reduce the use of cement by up to 50%, lowering carbon emissions while increasing the strength of the concrete.
In addition, TSGC has pioneered the recycling of post-consumer EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), which is used as an encapsulation material for solar panels. The global market for EVA is expected to reach 6.16 million tons by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.09% from 2024 to 2029. 11% of EVA is currently used in solar panels and 50% in sports shoes. Until now, there has been a lack of recycled EVA on the market. Thanks to TSGC's innovative technology, consumers could soon be wearing sports shoes made from recycled solar panels.
Ensuring the circular economy with advanced tracking solutions
TSGC's innovative methods ensure that solar module materials remain in the circular economy. This extends their life cycle beyond immediate waste management. To track these materials, TSGC is working with Daoyih Technology to develop EasyCycle.Online, a software solution to track recycling and production data and create immutable recycling passports and support Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
Combined with TSGS's expertise in recycling and upcycling, EasyCycle.Online can track and trace every end-of-life solar module and detail recycling and the corresponding environmental footprint, including life cycle assessment. This comprehensive approach ensures transparency and sustainability and underlines TSGC's commitment to a greener future.
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