Recycling of photovoltaic modules for recovery and repurposing of materials

Trivedi, Harish; Meshram, Arunabh; Gupta, Rajeev

doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.109501

Cited by 32 publications

(11 citation statements)

References 99 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Solar panels can be 100% recycled (Trivedi et al, 2023;Romel et al, 2023), and there is no need to store any of its components. At the moment, however, due to the small market of waste from panels, there are no companies specialising in recycling this type of waste.…”

Section: Results Of the Research And Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Economic potential of recovery and recycling of silicone photovoltaics cells and non-ferrous metals as part of the transition towards a circular economy

Niekurzak,

Brelik,

Lewicki

2023

EiS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The article aims to assess the economic recovery and recycling of silicon PV cells and the non-ferrous metals contained in them, taking into account the analysis of costs, benefits and factors: legal, ecological, technical, technological and social. The research methodology was based on statistical measures related to the analysis of PV structure and changes in individual years of operation. For the designated structures, the current state of knowledge and legal status in the field of recycling methods of exploited PV installations were defined. In addition, an analysis of the Polish market about selected developed countries concerning the recycling sector was performed, and the identification of key factors and barriers to the development of the analysed sector was presented. On this basis, the possibilities and directions of support for the PV recycling sector were indicated, and a SWOT analysis of possible methods of its support was made.

show abstract

Section: Results Of the Research And Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Economic potential of recovery and recycling of silicone photovoltaics cells and non-ferrous metals as part of the transition towards a circular economy

Niekurzak,

Brelik,

Lewicki

2023

EiS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Recycling promotes a more sustainable approach characterised by reusability and resource efficiency by reintegrating recovered materials back into the production cycle [66]. Ongoing research in PV recycling methodologies aims to optimise processes and reduce environmental impacts.…”

Section: Environmental and Economic Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Reusing these materials reduces the need to purchase new resources, contributing to cost savings in manufacturing processes. Several studies have investigated this aspect and demonstrated the economic viability of using recycled materials [50,66,69]. For example, research by [50] conducted a comparative analysis of the production costs of using recycled silicon versus virgin silicon for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells.…”

Section: Environmental and Economic Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancements and Challenges in Photovoltaic Cell Recycling: A Comprehensive Review

Gerold,

Antrekowitsch

2024

Sustainability

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This review examines the complex landscape of photovoltaic (PV) module recycling and outlines the challenges hindering widespread adoption and efficiency. Technological complexities resulting from different module compositions, different recycling processes and economic hurdles are significant barriers. Inadequate infrastructure, regulatory gaps and limited awareness are also hampering progress. In addition, this analysis draws parallels between the development of PV module recycling and recycling technologies for other high-tech products, such as lithium-ion batteries, highlighting similarities in regulatory and technical feasibility challenges. Amid these challenges, however, lie opportunities for a sustainable future. Technological advances, stakeholder collaboration and the adoption of circular economy principles emerge as key ways forward. This review highlights the need for concerted action to overcome barriers and drive the development of efficient and sustainable PV module recycling practices.

show abstract

“…Photovoltaic (PV) device performance has seen significant advances over the past decade, driven by dramatic decreases in semiconductor photoabsorber costs, making electricity production from PV devices cost competitive with fossil fuels. [1][2][3] Photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems integrate semiconductor photoabsorbers and electrocatalysis into a single device, using solar energy directly to drive fuel-forming reactions that store energy in chemical bonds. 4,5 PEC systems for the reduction of H 2 O to H 2 or CO 2 to hydrocarbon fuels are an attractive way to store solar energy as the only inputs are H 2 O, CO 2 , and sunlight.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Utilizing three-terminal, interdigitated back contact Si solar cells as a platform to study the durability of photoelectrodes for solar fuel production

Collins,

Schichtl,

Nesbitt

et al. 2024

Energy Environ. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Recycling of photovoltaic modules for recovery and repurposing of materials

Cited by 32 publications

References 99 publications

Economic potential of recovery and recycling of silicone photovoltaics cells and non-ferrous metals as part of the transition towards a circular economy

Economic potential of recovery and recycling of silicone photovoltaics cells and non-ferrous metals as part of the transition towards a circular economy

Advancements and Challenges in Photovoltaic Cell Recycling: A Comprehensive Review

Utilizing three-terminal, interdigitated back contact Si solar cells as a platform to study the durability of photoelectrodes for solar fuel production

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About