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PANATERE Solar Powered Metal Recycling

Provide the watch and medical industry with decarbonized projects using renewable energy

April 2022

PANATERE Solar Powered Metal Recycling

Provide the watch and medical industry with decarbonized projects using renewable energy

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date April 26, 2022
From Switzerland
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 2 - Commercial Trial Small Scale

This solution enables "Circular Economy" by providing a process for metal recycling using solar energy. The solution aims at providing a sustainable, profitable and ecological solution to the traditional production of raw materials for the watch and medical industry. To create a model that guarantees the excellence of the quality of recycled steel and the development of a business model based on the circular economy and short circuits while aligning with market prices. To become a reference as a responsible player and pioneer in the manufacture and recycling of bio-components. To enable exchange and contribute to awareness and education as an eco-responsible company, with a positive environmental impact.

The Environmental Benefits

  • 0.041 kg CO2-eq emitted per kg of steel processed instead of 0.63kgCO2 for conventional recycling
  • Producing 265 tonnes of steel using the standard scenario emits 1790 tonnes CO2-eq more than the same quantity produced using the solar furnace scenario
  • 0 degradation of the quality of material and biocompatible
  • 0 use of refined materials, 0 use of ressources from the planet, no fossil fuels
  • 165 times less CO2 equivalent emissions compared to standard steel production

The Financial Benefits

  • No additional cost for the customer
  • 80% savings since no use of electricity is needed, nor fossils fuels

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Company Profile

PANATERE

PANATERE, using Solar Energy to produce 100% recycled and recyclable metals for the watch and medical industry.

Headquarters 2350 Saignelégier, Switzerland
Type Company
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