Sembcorp, Singapore Polytechnic team up to develop pilot solar panel recycling plant

24 Jan 2019

Article highlighted that SP and Sembcorp Industries have signed a memorandum of collaboration to commercialise the first-ever technology for recycling used solar panels and develop a pilot recycling plant. The signing was witnessed by officials from the Singapore Economic Development Board, Energy Market Authority and National Environment Agency. SP and Sembcorp will work together to commercialise the Photovoltaic recycling technology, which was developed by three SP researchers to recover resources from used solar panels such as glass, silicon and metals. Recycling used solar panels would help address the global challenge of such waste, which the International Renewable Energy Agency estimates will reach 60 million tonnes cumulatively worldwide by 2050. SP’s Deputy Principal (Academic), Mr Lim Peng Hun, shared that the partnership with Sembcorp provides SP a platform to test its innovative solution that can potentially be a game-changer for Singapore’s zero waste vision. SP and Sembcorp will also work together to develop SP’s course curriculum, internships, as well as continuing education programmes for managers, engineers and technicians working on solar projects. This partnership leverages on Sembcorp’s knowledge of real-world industry demands to complement SP’s existing course material on solar energy systems and deployment.
[TodayOnline]