solar Panels

“Turning yesterdays solar waste

, into todays solar energy”

Solar Challenge
THE CHALLENGE

A growing global
waste challenge

Millions of solar panels installed in the early 2000's are now reaching End-of-Life (EOL), creating a surge of photovoltaic waste with limited recycling infrastructure.

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25 MILLION

Solar panels installed across the UK.

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2.5 BILLION

Solar panels deployed globally.

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25 YEARS

Average operational lifespan before retirement.

🇬🇧 UK
Tens of thousands of solar panels are expected to retire by 2030.
🇪🇺 EUROPE
Around 3 million tonnes of photovoltaic waste projected by 2030.
♻ RECYCLING
Lack of recycling infrastructure for End-of-Life PV modules.
⚠ MATERIALS AT RISK
Loss of critical materials including Cadmium, Gallium, Tin, Lithium and Silicon.
iBiotech Circular Solution
OUR SOLUTION

iBiotech's
Circular
Solution

We transform end-of-life solar panels into high-value reusable materials using AI-driven biotechnology, creating a sustainable circular economy for clean energy technologies.

01

Mechanical Processing

Solar panels are dismantled and physically processed into recyclable material streams, preparing them for efficient recovery.

02

AI Bioreactors

Artificial intelligence optimises specialised microorganisms to maximise recovery efficiency and process performance.

03

Bioleaching

Microorganisms naturally dissolve and separate valuable metals without harsh chemical treatments.

04

Bioaccumulation

Critical materials are selectively absorbed and concentrated, enabling high-purity recovery with exceptional efficiency.

05

Advanced Manufacturing

Recovered materials become the building blocks for future clean technologies, completing the circular manufacturing process.

True Material Circularity Loop
TRUE MATERIAL CIRCULARITY

True Material
Circularity Loop

A closed loop system ensuring valuable materials stay in circulation and power the renewable future.

1

PRODUCE

• Sustainable design & sourcing

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2

USE

• Efficient performance

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3

RECOVER

• Collect & retrieve

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4

REGENERATE

• Process & reuse materials

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THE DIFFERENCE

iBiotech-Solar vs Traditional Approach

Smarter technology for a more sustainable future.

TRADITIONAL APPROACH
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High energy demand
×
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Chemical intensive
×
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Material loss
×
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High emissions
×
→
Linear economy
×
IBIOTECH-SOLAR APPROACH
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Low energy demand
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Biological extraction
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High recovery rates
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Low-carbon process
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Circular economy
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Research Impact Section

RESEARCH IMPACT

RESEARCH AREA KEY OUTCOME GLOBAL BENEFIT
Solar Recycling Recovery of critical metals Reduced mining demand
AI Biotechnology Optimized microbial extraction Higher recovery efficiency
Battery Materials Carbon nanotube production Better energy storage
Flexible Photovoltaics Next-generation solar technology Cleaner renewable energy
Circular Economy Closed-loop manufacturing Zero-waste future

SUPPORTING GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY

CIRCULAR
ECONOMY

Keeping resources in use for longer.

ZERO
WASTE

Minimising waste,
maximising value.

RENEWABLE
ENERGY

Powering a clean,
sustainable future.

AI
BIOTECHNOLOGY

Intelligent solutions
for real-world challenges.