WHY
LUMANIS?
Lumanis is committed to creating sustainable solutions for the renewable energy industry. Our innovative approach to upcycling solar panel waste, combined with our automated technology, ensures efficient remanufacturing with minimal waste and reduced environmental impact compared to our competitors. Founded by a father and son duo, Lumanis was born from a shared passion for clean energy and environmental responsibility. These values are displayed through our commitment to the highest standards of responsible production.
The Importance of Upcycling Solar Panel Waste
The rapid growth of solar energy creates a future surge in decommissioned panels. Landfill disposal of these panels will lead to environmental risks due to hazardous materials. Upcycling offers a crucial solution by remanufacturing recovered materials that are critical for clean energy technologies. By responsibly upcycling solar panel waste, Lumanis minimizes environmental impact, conserves resources, and provides a sustainable alternative for end-of-life (EOL) solar panel disposal.
The Growing Need
With the rapid expansion of solar energy, the volume of decommissioned solar panels is increasing. Managing these end-of-life panels is crucial to reduce waste and recover valuable materials. By 2050, solar panel waste is estimated to reach 78 million tonnes—nearly 200 times the weight of the Empire State Building. With this comes the challenge of managing a future surge in end-of-life solar panels. Traditional recycling of solar panels and selling of the recovered materials back into commodity markets has not shown to be profitable alone. We believe the only way to assist in the inevitable challenge of solar panel waste is to upcycle the materials to applications that are already in use.
Environmental Impact
Traditional landfill disposal poses environmental risks, and responsible solutions are critical. Upcycling solar panel waste prevents hazardous materials such as lead and cadmium from entering landfills and reduces the need for raw material extraction, significantly lowering environmental impact. Upcycling contributes to a greener planet.
Critical Materials
According to the “Critical Materials Report” from the Department of Energy, silicon is considered a critical material (also listed a part of “electric eighteen”) for clean energy technologies in the medium term. As the demand for energy technology increases, silicon becomes even more essential. Our process of upcycling the waste from end-of-life solar panels strategically aids in minimizing the need for mining of silicon-based materials. Here at Lumanis, we're tackling this obstacle head-on, turning this challenge into the next greatest opportunity to provide a sustainable alternative for end-of-life solar panel disposal.
