1. © PlasticsEurope 2016 RENEWABLE ENERGY

2. © Plastics Europe 2016 THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR SOLAR CELLS Thanks to technological developments, plastics can be found in: solar cells in power- generating clothing power source for mobile electronics flexible roll-up solar panels

3. © Plastics Europe 2016 ENERGY EFFICIENT Even when the skies are grey, modern solar water heaters can produce up to 65% of a household’s annual hot water needs.

4. © Plastics Europe 2016 TAPPING INTO SOLAR POWER In solar panels, plastics are used in: the collector housing pipe insulation central control system

5. © Plastics Europe 2016 NEW SOURCES OF ENERGY The increasing demand for more energy has encouraged nations to: develop solar and wind power technologies focus on energy recovery from plastics waste