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🌞 November Highlights @ SOLAR MATERIALS: A Month of Awards🌞 🏆 Award Season: Honored and Grateful This November, our calendar is packed and we couldn’t be more thrilled! We’re honored to be nominated for multiple awards recognizing our commitment to sustainable solar panel recycling. Knowing that our hard work is making an impact means the world to us. These nominations only fuel our passion to keep pushing for a truly sustainable renewable energy future. ♻ 🌐 Networking, Conversations, and New Connections But awards are about more than just trophies. These events give us the chance to connect, share ideas, and get inspired by incredible people who share our vision. We’re looking forward to festive evenings, insightful conversations, and new connections 💬 🔆 Beyond Celebrations: Conferences and Key Discussions Our November agenda isn’t just about celebrating! We’re also attending important industry events. Solarplaza Summit Recycling Renewables in Amsterdam – We’re joining an expert panel discussion, exploring the future of solar panel recycling. Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) Energy Transition Congress in Berlin – A key event that dives into the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition, and we’re excited to be part of it. We can’t wait to see what November has in store. Stay tuned for more updates! #Sustainability #SolarRecycling #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition

Is It Art or Just Recycled Solar Panels? 🌞🎨 A Fresh Spin on Solar Panel Recycling ♻️ At SOLAR MATERIALS, we’re all about giving old solar panels new life by recovering valuable raw materials through innovative recycling technology. But who knew these panels could have an afterlife as art? From Waste to Wow🎨 When Fabian Raphael Sokolowski approached us about his graduation project, “In the Shadow of Gaia,” we couldn’t say no. He asked for used solar panels as materials for his artistic exploration, and we gladly provided. The result? An incredible transformation from discarded solar waste to meaningful artwork, proving that “upcycling” can indeed be artful. What’s “In the Shadow of Gaia” All About? 🌍✨ Fabian Raphael Sokolowski’s art series dives deep into how we view and interact with nature and culture. Inspired by Bruno Latour’s thoughts in “Facing Gaia: Eight Lectures on the New Climate Regime,” the series combines photographic archives, painted textures, and raw fragments—like recycled solar cell laminates—to explore our relationship with the Earth and each other. The works are striking, layered, and thought-provoking, all captured beautifully in the photography by Jana Buch and  Mathis Ratschinski. Meet the Artist 🖌️ Fabian Raphael Sokolowski (born 1997 in Würzburg) has been making waves in the art world since studying at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen. His work has been shown in places like GalleryQ in Copenhagen, thePool e.V., and Malkastenpark in Düsseldorf. Besides creating art, Fabian Raphael Sokolowski is also a curator and theorist, diving into topics like responsibility in today’s post-industrial world. 🎨So, is it art or just recycled solar panels? We’ll let you be the judge—check out the photos and see for yourself! #SolarPanelArt #UpcycledArt #NatureAndCulture

🔍 Mythos: In Solarzellen werden knappe Ressourcen verwendet Es stimmt, dass in Solarpaneelen neben Glas, Plastik, Aluminium und Kupfer auch wertvolle Materialien wie Silber und Silizium enthalten sind. 💎 Fridolin Franke erläutert dies auf dem YouTube-Kanal von Vattenfall Deutschland. Das Recycling von Solarpaneelen ist daher entscheidend für die Zukunft der Solarindustrie. ♻️ Um eine wirklich nachhaltige Branche zu schaffen, müssen die enthaltenen Rohstoffe durch effektive Recyclingprozesse zurückgewonnen werden. 🌱 Hier geht’s zum Video mit weiteren Informationen: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dT4KQ2sP

🏔 Solar Materials als Gipfelstürmer nominiert! Wir haben es geschafft – SOLAR MATERIALS zählt zu den drei Finalisten des Gipfelstürmer Awards der Süddeutsche Zeitung! 🎉💪 🌞In der Kategorie DeepTec konnten wir die Jury von unserem Potenzial überzeugen und zählen nun zu den drei Nominierten! Die Anerkennung für unser Engagement, das Recycling von Solarmodulen neu zu denken und die Wirtschaft nachhaltig zu beeinflussen, bedeutet uns viel. 💡Der Gipfelstürmer Award zeichnet Ideen aus, die wirtschaftlich und gesellschaftlich echte Veränderungen anstoßen können. Dass unser Ansatz, Materialien aus Solarmodulen zu recyceln und so wertvolle Ressourcen zu schonen, dieses Potenzial hat, motiviert uns riesig! 🚀♻️ 🤝 Wirtschaftsgipfel in Berlin – wir freuen uns auf euch! Jetzt schauen wir gespannt auf die Verleihung in Berlin! Wir freuen uns auf neue Kontakte und inspirierende Gespräche beim SZ Wirtschaftsgipfel. 🌐👥 #Innovation #Nachhaltigkeit #Recycling #GipfelstürmerAward

🌍 What Does Sustainability Really Mean for Businesses? As a recycling company for solar panels, sustainable practices are deeply embedded in our core values at SOLAR MATERIALS. But what does it actually mean for a company to act sustainably? 💡 Gaining New Perspectives on Sustainability At the 3rd Sustainability Kongress in Berlin, where we were proud to sponsor and got the chance to gather valuable insights that challenged us to rethink sustainability from a business perspective. This event underscored the importance of approaching sustainability not just as a buzzword, but as a critical component of a company's long-term strategy. ⏲ 🔑 Beyond Image: Sustainability as a Business Imperative Talking about sustainability means highlighting both its ecological and social value🌱 🤝. It’s not just about enhancing a company’s image—it’s about ensuring long-term resilience. Businesses that adopt sustainable practices today are the ones that will be positioned for success tomorrow. 📈 🔍 The Challenge of a Holistic Approach Sustainability is not always an easy or comfortable topic. It requires careful attention to detail and a holistic view of the entire business process. Innovation and new perspectives are key to making circular economies a reality 🔄 Sometimes, it’s about taking unconventional paths that lead to breakthrough solutions. ♻️ Walking the Talk: Our Approach at SOLAR MATERIALS At SOLAR MATERIALS, we’ve experienced firsthand the benefits of thinking outside the box. To transform the solar industry into a circular economy, we developed a new recycling process that moves beyond the traditional methods of shredding and sorting. As a result, we are now able to recycle solar panels in a way that recovers 98% of the raw materials. 🌞🔋 Sustainability isn’t just part of our business—it’s the future of our industry. 🌱

Impressionen vom Startschuss für den Hugo-Junkers-Preis für Forschung und Innovation aus Sachsen-Anhalt 2025: Wissenschaftsminister Prof. Dr. Armin Willingmann war dafür am Montag zu Gast beim Start-up SOLAR MATERIALS in Magdeburg, das in der vergangenen Wettbewerbsrunde 2023 mit einer innovativen Recyclinglösung für alte Solarmodule erfolgreich war. Der Hugo-Junkers-Preis ist mit insgesamt 80.000 Euro dotiert. Bewerbungen sind bis zum 28. Februar 2025 möglich. Gesucht werden wieder wegweisende Projekte aus Grundlagen- und angewandter Forschung sowie innovative Produkte, Dienstleistungen und Geschäftsmodelle. Der diesjährige Sonderpreis richtet sich an besonders innovative Vorhaben zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel. Alle Informationen zum „Hugo-Junkers-Preis 2025“ und zur Teilnahme finden sich unter: www.hugo-junkers-preis.de. #HJP25 #innovation #wissenschaft #klimawandel #sachsenanhalt #mwu #moderndenken Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH Institut für Wissens- und Technologietransfer MLU Halle-Wittenberg

🚫 Mythos: Solarpaneele können nicht recycelt werden Solarpaneele können nicht recycelt werden? Das ist ein Mythos! ♻️ In Wahrheit gibt es bereits innovative Ansätze von SOLAR MATERIALS, um die wertvollen Rohstoffe in Solarmodulen nachhaltig wiederzuverwenden. 🌱 In einem neuen Video auf dem YouTube-Kanal von Vattenfall Deutschland erklärt Fridolin Franke, warum dieses Vorurteil nicht stimmt und wie moderne Recyclingverfahren dabei helfen, Solarpaneele umweltfreundlich zu verwerten. 🌍🔋 Schau dir das Video hier an und erfahre mehr: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dpEJtzRn #Solarmythen #Solarmodulrecycling #kreislaufwirtschaft

Prague Impressions: Key Takeaways from the Solar Plaza Asset Management Summit 🌞 Last week, Jan-Philipp Mai and Franziska Ruff had the opportunity to attend the Solarplaza Asset Management Summit in the city of Prague. The event brought together industry experts, all committed to one goal: optimizing the performance and value of solar assets. From the beautiful city views to insightful conversations and one big question: It was a gathering of minds focused on a critical question: How do we keep solar parks running at their best?  🌍 But what does a Solar Asset Manager actually do? 🛠️ Their job is to ensure that solar parks operate efficiently, both technically and financially. This involves monitoring performance, organizing maintenance, managing expenses, and maximizing profitability to secure long-term success. It’s a fine balance between technical upkeep and financial management to keep solar assets running smoothly. 🚀 📈 When Solar Panels Don’t Perform as Expected… 🌩️ Over time, solar panels may degrade due to factors like hail, floods, or poor-quality components. A single faulty panel can impact the performance of an entire solar park ⚠️ When that happens, Asset Managers have three key strategies to consider: Revamping, Repowering, or Recycling. Revamping: Breathing New Life Into Old Systems 🔧  Like giving your system a tune-up, revamping involves updating outdated components like inverters to boost efficiency without a full overhaul. Repowering: Turning It Up a Notch 🔋 This goes a step further—replacing old panels with new, high-efficiency ones, often boosting energy output beyond the original design. Recycling: Closing the Loop ♻️ At the end of their life cycle, panels need responsible disposal. At SOLAR MATERIALS, we recover up to 98% of raw materials from each module, offering the most sustainable and cost-effective recycling solution on the market. 🌍💰 With these strategies—whether it’s revamping, repowering, or recycling—Solar Asset Managers are key players in keeping solar parks performing at their best for years to come. 🌞✨ #solarenergy #assetmanagement #renewables #circulareconomy #solarrecycling

Zirkuläre Wirtschaft - wie setzt sich die Oberflächen- und Dünnschichtbranche mit diesem vielschichtigen Thema auseinander? Am 3. und 4. Dezember 2024 beleuchten Spezialisten diese Thematik aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven. Freuen Sie sich auf unsere Referenten: Jan Bargel | SOLAR MATERIALS Andreas Böhm | Plasmanitriertechnik Dr. Böhm GmbH Gregor Dietz | SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH + Co KG Frank Geissler | Kontron AIS GmbH Marcus Hans | RWTH Aachen University Markus Michael | Texulting GmbH Rolf Schäfer | robeko GmbH & Co. KG Aaron Strobel | LSA | Automation Thomas Vartiainen | AVALUXE International GmbH Ruben Wagner | GfE Fremat GmbH Henrik Zimmermann | neoplas control GmbH Profitieren Sie noch bis zum 31. Oktober von den Frühbucher-Preisen! Weitere Informationen zum Workshop finden Sie auf unserer Webseite: https://lnkd.in/eiGxEHBk