On August 13, 2025, at the Investment Pitching stage of Thailand Tech Show 2025, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Hall 2, Ground Floor
Dr. Amornrat Limmanee, Team Leader of the Solar Photovoltaic Research Team (SPVT), the Energy Innovation Research Group at the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), NSTDA, presented SPVT’s research innovation, “SolaRE” a solar panel redesigned to enable easier recycling and support the transition to clean, sustainable energy.
The presentation was part of the Investment Pitching activity organized by the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), held during the “MHESI Fair: Sci Power for Future Thailand” event, hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).
Among the 10 research projects presented, “SolaRE” was voted first place and awarded the title of “The Most Interesting Technology for Investment” at this event. The award was presented by Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, President of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). Following the award ceremony, Dr. Sumittra Charojrochkul, Executive Director of ENTEC, Dr. Lily Eurwilaichitr, Executive Assistant Director, and the ENTEC research team and staff joined in the celebration. This achievement reflects the potential and readiness of ENTEC’s solar innovations to support sustainable development goals.
“SolaRE” is a groundbreaking solar panel prototype engineered specifically for easy disassembly and recycling. By redesigning the structural framework of solar panels, this innovative technology enables complete separation of components using only basic hand tools once the panel reaches the end of its service life. This thoughtful redesign allows for the recovery of 75–90% of the panel’s original weight in recyclable materials.
The research team developed a compact prototype and has undergone more than one year of outdoor exposure testing, demonstrating the panel’s durability and performance under real-world conditions.
During her presentation, Dr. Amornrat highlighted that SolaRE is now technologically mature and ready for commercial investment. She noted its suitability for public lighting systems, where it can maximize material utilization while significantly reducing electronic waste. Dr. Amornrat emphasized that this innovation demonstrates solar power’s crucial role as a key energy technology in facilitating the global transition to a low-carbon society.
