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Recycling silicon photovoltaic modules

US6063995A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1998
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S136/29

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for recycling crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules comprising (a) providing a crystalline silicon photovoltaic module having (i) a glass substrate, (ii) at least one layer of polymeric material, and (iii) at least one solar cell, (b) providing an inert atmosphere, and (c) heating the module in the inert atmosphere.

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