Pv Magazine iconPv MagazineSep 24, 2026

Second-life PV modules turned into solar balconies in Germany

A reuse project in Kassel, Germany, has repurposed 300 used solar modules to create 150 balcony PV systems, with tiered pricing aimed at improving affordability. The 13-year-old panels were inspected and refurbished, with local organizations providing technical, logistical and financial support.

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A reuse project in Kassel, Germany, has repurposed 300 used solar modules to create 150 balcony PV systems, with tiered pricing aimed at improving affordability.

The 13-year-old panels were inspected and refurbished, with local organizations providing technical, logistical and financial support.

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A reuse project in Kassel, Germany, has repurposed 300 used solar modules to create 150 balcony PV systems, with tiered pricing aimed at improving affordability. The 13-year-old panels were inspected and refurbished, with local organizations providing technical, logistical and financial support.

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