PV CYCLE to celebrate two anniversaries at Intersolar Europe

Brussels (ots) -

The leading take-back and recycling scheme looks back at 5 years
of existence and 2 years of operations

PV CYCLE, the only fully operational, pan- European take-back and
recycling scheme for all photovoltaic (PV) technologies available on
the market to date, will celebrate its fifth company anniversary and
second year of operations at Intersolar Europe, taking place from
June 13th to 15th in Munich, Germany.

Founded in 2007, PV CYCLE is today's clear leader in collecting
and recycling end-of-life PV modules. Since the start of its
operations in all EU and EFTA countries in 2010, PV CYCLE has
registered more than 3,400 tonnes of collected PV modules under its
take-back and recycling scheme. With its comprehensive partner
network, consisting of more than 240 certified collection points,
experienced waste haulers and specialized recycling facilities, PV
CYCLE has the necessary infrastructure in place to meet the
constantly increasing volumes of end-of-life PV modules. "PV CYCLE
worked hard to become The leading solution for end-of-life PV modules
and we are prepared to take our scheme to the next level", said
Wilfried Taetow, President of PV CYCLE. "Our mission to offer
best-in-class solutions will drive us in our future projects and will
help us to foster our leadership role".

At Intersolar Europe PV CYCLE will celebrate its development from
a voluntary industry initiative to the leading take-back and
recycling program together with its numerous members. Today, more
than 240 members from across the world and the PV value chain trust
in PV CYCLE's unique services.

"PV CYCLE started as a voluntary initiative with the goal of
implementing a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for the end-
of-life treatment of PV modules. Today, only five years later, we
represent about 90% of the European PV market and are leading in many
aspects of our business, also when compared to similar schemes of
other industries", said Jan Clyncke, Managing Director of PV CYCLE,
when describing the organization's development.

At this year's Intersolar Europe, PV CYCLE will also reveal a new
booth design. The PV CYCLE booth, located in Hall B5 at Stand 234,
will provide visitors and network partners with interesting insights
into the organization's achievements and program steps. In addition
to its exhibition presence, PV CYCLE is also co-organizing the
Recycling Management Conference, taking place on June 13th at 1.30
pm. Together with representatives from the European Commission and
national authorities, Mr. Wilfried Taetow will discuss the impact of
the new WEEE Directive on PV module collection and recycling. "In
order to enable our members to continue operating on the European PV
market, we will proactively participate in the development of WEEE
legislations that can meet the nature of our product and business",
he said.

About PV CYCLE

Founded in 2007 as a non-for-profit association, PV CYCLE ensures
that its members' discarded end-of-life photovoltaic modules are
collected and recycled in a sustainable and cost-effective way. In
order to implement the PV industry's commitment to sustainable end-
of-life management, PV CYCLE started as a voluntary industry
initiative and aims to become a WEEE-compliant scheme. Free of charge
for module owners, our service is available to anyone who would like
to dispose of photovoltaic modules following a dismantling,
demolition or renovation project. For more information, visit
www.pvcycle.org.

Your media contact:
Pia Alina Lange - PR & Communications Manager, PV CYCLE
alina.lange@pvcycle.org