2ndlifesolar

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Founded in 2016, 2ndlifesolar is a private headquartered in Hamburg, Germany with approximately 1000-5000 employees specializing in Solar, Energy Storage.

2ndlifesolar is a renewable energy circular economy specialist operating under Buhck Re.Energy GmbH & Co. KG, part of the Buhck Group. The company addresses the growing problem of solar module waste projected to exceed one million units annually by 2030. Services include professional collection and disposal of PV modules compliant with German environmental standards, technical testing of modules for reuse potential, preparation of functional modules for a second lifecycle, recycling of defective modules to recover raw materials, and supply of certified used PV modules for replacement or new installations. The company operates a certified first-treatment facility and mobile testing laboratory for comprehensive technical assessment of module function, performance measurement, and electrical safety verification. 2ndlifesolar participates in EU research initiatives including the QUASAR Horizon project focused on sustainable solar recycling. The parent Buhck Group comprises 35 companies with 1,200 employees and achieved climate neutrality in 2019, with a target to be completely climate neutral through own measures by 2030.

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