Making the Photovoltaic Industry ‘Double Green’ ZeroWIN Conference July 6th 2010, Southampton

Outline 1.Introduction to PV CYCLE 2.Sustainability Working EPIA 3.IEA-PVPS Taskforce 12 4.Does Photovoltaics ZeroWIN ? 5.Questions ?

1. Introduction to PV CYCLE Who We Are: Founded in July 2007 by PV manufacturers Established and staffed office in Brussels in April 2008 Today representing more than 85% of European PV market

Map End-of-Life (EoL) PV modules: -Discarded by the end user -Transport / installation damage -Guarantee/Warranty cases Organize and Stimulate their collection and recycling Implement the extended producer responsibility Take-Back and Recycling of EoL modules in EU + EFTA Becoming operational in 2010 Environmental Agreement with the European Union 1. Introduction - Mission Introduction - Objectives

“The industry is strongly committed to act today ahead of the first large scale series of end-of-life modules” Karsten Wambach, PV CYCLE President PV Cycle take-back and recycling programme First PV installations Early years of clean & renewable energy Full scale end of life recycling as of Offering a truly sustainable energy solution today to help prevent climate change tomorrow 1. Introduction to PV CYCLE - Ahead of time

Full members: all manufacturers all importers companies which are reselling under their name companies which trademark PV modules manufactured by other supplier Associate members: all associations all research institutes all wholesellers all system integrators all electrical installation contractors all cell manufacturers 1. Introduction to PV CYCLE - Members

Current situation: 2007: 6 Founding member - Companies 2 Founding member - Associations 2007: + 13 New Members 2008: + 8 New Members 2009: + 20 New Members 2010: + 51 New Members 84 Full members 16 Associate members 1. Introduction to PV CYCLE - Members

ARENDI Associate Members 1. Introduction – Members

Associate Members 1. Introduction - Members

New Associate Members Introduction - Members

New Associate Members Introduction - Members

New Associate Members Introduction – Members

1. Introduction to PV CYCLE’ Circle

European Commission National Authorities Producer, Importer, Retailer Operators (Transport, Recycling) InstallerDismantler Logistic Flow Market B2B, B2C Information Flow Audit Monitoring Committee New Modules End-of-life-Modules 1. Introduction to PV CYCLE’ Network

Dismantling and Recycling the Chevetogne PV Generator Build in 1983 in Belgium2.000 EoL modules Out of order since 2003Recycled in Germany 1. Introduction - Example

Outline 1.Introduction to PV CYCLE 2.Sustainability Working EPIA 3.IEA-PVPS Taskforce 12 4.Does Photovoltaics ZeroWIN ? 5.Questions ?

Created in the second half of Objectives: - Raise the level of understanding of the role that the PV sector plays in positively contributing to sustainable development’s 3 pillars: environmental, economic and social. - Help enable industry wide collaboration and communication between the PV sector and external stakeholders such as the EU press corps, public policy makers, NGOs think tanks and civil society in general, in order to further enhance the growth and the reputation of the PV industry in Europe. - Establish ways and methods (e.g via identification of supportive public policy tools) so that on particular issue areas, win-win-win scenarios between the three pillars of sustainable development can be enhanced. 2. Sustainability Working EPIA

Based on the priorities for the year 2010, the following sub- activities have been chosen: 1.Management of hazardous substances in PV manufacturing and use 2. Health and safety: Identify threats for the PV industry 3. PV fire safety 4. PV environmental footprint 5. PV economic and social responsibility 2. Sustainability Working EPIA

Outline 1.Introduction to PV CYCLE 2.Sustainability Working EPIA 3.IEA-PVPS Taskforce 12 4.Does Photovoltaics ZeroWIN ? 5.Questions ?

The International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programm is one of the collaborative R&D Agreements established (in 1993) within the International Energy Agency. The mission of the IEA-PVPS programme is: "To enhance the international collaboration efforts which accelerate the development and deployment of photovoltaic solar energy as a significant and sustainable renewable energy option." It is divided into 12 individual research projects (Tasks), each covering a different topic. 3. IEA-PVPS Taskforce 12

Outline 1.Introduction to PV CYCLE 2.Sustainability Working EPIA 3.IEA-PVPS Taskforce 12 4.Does Photovoltaics ZeroWIN ? 5.Questions ?

4. Does Photovoltaics ZeroWIN ? Stringent targetsPVCore PrinciplesPV 30% reduction of GGE Chevetogne Project End cheap waste disposal High value recycling 70% overall re-use and recycling 85% recycling target by December 2015 Design waste out of the system Generating Energy 25 years garantuee 75% reduction of fresh water use Pending Engage stakeholders to encourage their full support Environmental Agreement EC EP COUNCIL

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