Devices Types
The following categories are defined by the German Waste Electronics and Eletronical Equipment Act (WEEE):
Photovoltaic modules belong to category 6.
No batteries.
Either your product does not need a battery, or you don't ship a battery.
There aren't any charges and fees due to the German Batteries Act.
Removable batteries.
You ship the product with batteries, and they can be easily changed by the final consumer.
There apply (lower) charges due to the German Battery Act.
Non-removable batteries.
You ship the product with one ore more batteries built in.The final consumer cannot easily change the battery or the batteries.
There apply (higher) charges due to the German Battery Act.