Soren is seeking companies to develop thin-film PV module recycling solutions in France for CdTe and CIGS technologies, with proposals due Oct. 21, 2026. The selected solution will prioritize a 1,300-tonne batch of CdTe modules as recycling volumes are projected to rise sharply through 2037.
Soren, the government-approved eco-organization responsible for collecting and processing end-of-life photovoltaic modules in France, has launched a call for expressions of interest (CEI) to identify companies capable of developing and deploying a processing solution in France for thin-film PV modules.
The initiative targets cadmium telluride (CdTe) and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) technologies, while the ability to process amorphous silicon (a-Si) modules would be considered an advantage.
The deadline for submissions is Oct. 21, 2026. Only candidates that participate in the CEI and meet the eligibility criteria will be able to submit proposals under the subsequent call for projects.
Priority processing for 1,300 tonnes of CdTe modules
