Use Cases

In the pursuit of sustainability, ONYX aims to integrate raw materials with higher recyclability into its production processes. The goal is to assess and compare the current raw materials used in BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaic) panels with more sustainable alternatives available in the supply chain, particularly those offering greater potential for reuse and recyclability.

This use case focuses on enhancing ONYX’s production by: (a) identifying components of PV panels that can be dismantled without damage at the end of life (EoL) and reused within the value chain. CIRCMAN5.0’s AI-driven parametric eco-design tools and LCA-based methods will support the analysis; (b) selecting material suppliers offering high recyclability rates and optimized transportation solutions. The CIRCMAN5.0 Collaborative Space will facilitate these interactions across multiple dataspace participants, using Product/Material Digital Passports for transparent transactions; (c) integrating these new sustainable materials into ONYX’s production process, with machine learning-assisted planning providing recommendations for production reconfiguration and environmental impact analysis supported by CIRCMAN5.0’s Circular and LCA Framework; (d) evaluating the new final product using defect detection models and proposing recovery strategies at the product’s EoL, facilitated by a Human-in-the-Loop (HitL) recommendation engine.

Through CIRCMAN5.0’s innovative solutions, ONYX will achieve a more sustainable production process, optimizing material use, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing the product’s lifecycle through improved recyclability and reuse strategies.