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VDE-AR-E 2042-13-100 Anwendungsregel:2026-05

Requirements for the recycling of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules

Class/Status: Anwendungsregel, valid
Released: 2026-05
VDE Art. No.: 0090108

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This VDE Application Guide describes the requirements for the collection and disposal of PV modules over the period from the determination of the end of initial use of a PV system to the provision of secondary raw materials.

This Document is related to the following Topics (in bold):

13	ENVIRONMENT. HEALTH PROTECTION. SAFETY
13.020	Environmental protection
13.030	Wastes
13.040	Air quality
13.060	Water quality
13.080	Soil quality. Pedology
13.100	Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene
13.110	Safety of machinery
13.120	Domestic safety
13.180	Ergonomics
13.200	Accident and disaster control
13.220	Protection against fire
13.230	Explosion protection
13.260	Protection against electric shock. Live working
13.280	Radiation protection
13.300	Protection against dangerous goods
13.310	Protection against crime
13.320	Alarm and warning systems
13.340	Protective equipment
27	ENERGY AND HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEERING
27.010	Energy and heat transfer engineering in general
27.015	Energy efficiency. Energy conservation in general
27.060	Burners. Boilers
27.070	Fuel cells
27.075	Hydrogen technologies
27.080	Heat pumps
27.100	Power stations in general
27.120	Nuclear energy engineering
27.140	Hydraulic energy engineering
27.160	Solar energy engineering
27.180	Wind turbine energy systems
27.190	Biological sources and alternative sources of energy
27.200	Refrigerating technology

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VDE-AR-E 2042-13-100 Anwendungsregel:2026-05

Requirements for the recycling of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules

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