Biosphere Solar develops fully circular photovoltaic (PV) modules designed for easy disassembly, refurbishment, and recycling. Their modular solar panels eliminate adhesive lamination, significantly reducing carbon intensity compared to conventional modules. The company provides manufacturers with a pathway to achieve a circular value chain while maintaining competitive pricing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional solar panels rely on adhesive lamination, making disassembly, repair, and recycling economically challenging. This results in high disposal costs, environmental concerns, and hinders the recovery of valuable materials.
Solution
Biosphere Solar designs modular solar panels that eliminate adhesive lamination, enabling easy disassembly for refurbishment and recycling. This circular approach reduces waste, lowers carbon intensity by up to 50%, and promotes material recovery. The panels are designed for disassembly, refurbishment, and recycling, ensuring a sustainable lifecycle. Biosphere Solar promotes transparent labor conditions throughout the supply chain, contributing to a fair and sustainable solar industry.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes solar energy companies, installers, and end-users seeking sustainable and circular solar solutions, as well as organizations committed to ethical and transparent supply chains.
Features
- Modular design allows for easy disassembly and component separation.
- Elimination of adhesive lamination simplifies recycling processes.
- Reduced carbon intensity compared to traditional solar panels.
- Potential for refurbishment and reuse of components.
- Transparent supply chain practices.
- Competitive pricing at TIER I module levels.
- Low degradation and long lifetime for enhanced energy production.