More than 200 experts in photovoltaic (PV) energy, waste management and recycling participated in the 1st International Conference on PV module recycling organized by PV CYCLE and EPIA on 26 January 2010. Attendees to the conference, organized in collaboration with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, had the opportunity to learn directly from different industry associations and companies what is being done to implement recycling mechanisms and, in turn, minimize the environmental impact of end-of-life solar panels. "Since the early years of photovoltaics, in the 1990s, customers and industry alike have shown their dedication for protecting the environment and finding a reliable solution for the adequate disposal of modules," explained Eleni Despotou, EPIA deputy secretary general.
