THE MATERIALS
See resources.
Think beyond waste.
A solar module brings several material families together. Understanding the input is the first step toward a sensible recovery conversation.
AT THE CELL LEVEL
Silicon. Silver.
A closer look.
For crystalline-silicon cells, silicon is the principal semiconductor material and silver is commonly used in electrical contacts. Cell technology and production processes influence the composition of each scrap stream.
E-Wyse focuses on solar manufacturing scrap, with silicon and silver recovery forming part of the company’s publicly described work.
Explore our cell-scrap serviceAT THE MODULE LEVEL
Several layers.
One inventory.
A typical framed crystalline-silicon module combines glass, cells, encapsulation, frame and electrical components. Glass, aluminium and copper may be relevant alongside silicon and silver.
Thin-film modules and frameless designs differ. Tell us the model or technology rather than assuming all panels have the same composition.
Explore module recyclingASSESSMENT BEFORE ASSUMPTIONS
Value depends
on the actual lot.
Material content, contamination, scale, separation requirements and logistics all influence the route. The theoretical presence of a material does not establish a recovery yield, purity or price for your lot.
We discuss outputs and supporting records as part of the agreed scope. Any specifications belong in that agreement.
How we approach procurementMATERIAL LITERACY
Better information.
Better conversations.
Our materials guide explains how to distinguish a cell-scrap enquiry from a module enquiry, and why a measured quantity is more useful than an assumed recovery figure.
Read the materials guideKEEP MATERIALS MOVING
Your next chapter starts with a conversation.
Tell us what you have, where it is, and what you need to achieve.