Environmental life-cycle assessment of multicrystalline silicon solar
In this report the environmental aspects of solar cell modules based on multicrystalline silicon are investigated by means of the Environmental Life Cycle Assessment method. Three...
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Life cycle energy use and environmental implications of high
However, there are two main challenges for enabling high-efficiency tandems: 1) design of a recombination layer to efficiently combine two perovskite subcells while also preventing bottom cell
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Life Cycle Assessment of High-Efficiency Si Solar Modules
Abstract: A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an analytical framework that quantifies the environmental impacts associated with the lifecycle stages of a product. This LCA compares the impacts of 1 kWh of electricity (functional unit) produced by two different hypothetical solar modules: a standard PERC crystalline silicon module and a
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Environmental and health risks of perovskite solar
Metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSC), developed in the past decade, are a promising renewable energy technology due to their proven high efficiency and potential for very low production costs, such as solution
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF SOLAR CELL MATERIALS
The latest Alpha series modules produced by REC use high-efficiency n-type HJT (hetero-junction solar cells) cells, achieving an efficiency similar to the level of IBC cells. The analysis of Table 4 shows that most manufacturers currently use PERC cells
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A prospective ecological risk assessment of high
We examine three geographical scales: local (including a floating utility-scale PV and waste treatment), regional (city-wide), and continental (Europe). Our probabilistic assessment considers a wide range of possible
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Life cycle assessment of recycling strategies for perovskite
Effective recycling of worn-out perovskite photovoltaic modules could improve their energy and environmental sustainability. The authors perform holistic life cycle assessments of selected solar
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Experimental, economic and life cycle assessments of recycling
This present study explores an optimal recycling process with a high resource recovery efficiency on a laboratory scale, which comprises of three main steps: module
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Environmental lifecycle assessment of PERC solar modules
This technology has replaced older cell structures like Al-BSF, primarily due to its improved efficiency gains in both PV cells and modules, leading to an increase in the nameplate power of modules. Moreover, there has been a notable rise in the adoption of Horizontal Single Axis Tracker systems, which offer higher kWh production per kW installed
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Environmental Assessment of Solar Cell Materials
Recently, highest efficiencies of 39.1% under 1-sun and 47.2% under concentration have been demonstrated with 6-junction solar cells. This chapter also reviews
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Environmental Aspects of Solar Cell Modules Summary Report
In the report for each module type the following aspects are discussed: energy requirements and energy pay-back time, material requirements and resource depletion, environmental emissions, waste handling, possibilities for recycling of modules, occupational health and safety and external safety. Acknowledgements: .
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A prospective ecological risk assessment of high-efficiency III–V
We examine three geographical scales: local (including a floating utility-scale PV and waste treatment), regional (city-wide), and continental (Europe). Our probabilistic assessment considers a wide range of possible values for over one hundred uncertain technical, environmental, and regulatory parameters. We find that III–V
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Environmental impact assessment of the manufacture and use of
This study examined two designs of single-sided monocrystalline PV modules: those with a framed glass backsheet (G-BS) and those without (G-G). The G-G module includes a composite layer consisting of two tempered glasses, an EVA adhesive film, and a solar cell sheet laminated at high temperatures in a laminating machine (M. Fischer et al., 2020
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Effect of Recycling on the Environmental Impact of a
This paper presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis of a new, high-concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) technology developed as part of the HIPERION project of hybrid photovoltaics for...
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A prospective ecological risk assessment of high-efficiency III–V
III–V/Silicon tandem solar cells offer one of the most promising avenues for high-efficiency, high-stability photovoltaics. However, a key concern is the potential environmental release of group III–V elements, especially arsenic. To inform long-term policies on the energy transition and energy security, we develop and implement a framework that fully integrates
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Effect of Recycling on the Environmental Impact of a
This paper presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis of a new, high-concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) technology developed as part of the HIPERION project of hybrid photovoltaics for efficiency record using an
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Environmental Assessment of Solar Cell Materials
Recently, highest efficiencies of 39.1% under 1-sun and 47.2% under concentration have been demonstrated with 6-junction solar cells. This chapter also reviews progress in III-V compound...
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Life cycle energy use and environmental implications of high
edge two-terminal (2T) monolithic perovskite tandem solar cells, namely, perovskite-silicon and perovskite-perovskite configurations (14, 17). First, we estimate their energy payback time (EPBT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factor. In the environmental life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) of tandem PV electricity, the im-
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Development of low-cost and high-efficiency solar
Solar energy has emerged as a viable and competitive renewable resource due to its abundance and cost-effectiveness. To meet the global energy demands, there is a growing need for efficient devices with
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Effect of Recycling on the Environmental Impact of a
Recently, as part of the HIPERION project, novel, highly-efficient solar modules (>30% STC—standard test conditions for solar module evaluation) combining space-grade solar cells and optical micro-tracking have been
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Effect of Recycling on the Environmental Impact of a High-Efficiency
Recently, as part of the HIPERION project, novel, highly-efficient solar modules (>30% STC—standard test conditions for solar module evaluation) combining space-grade solar cells and optical micro-tracking have been developed, as shown in Figure 1.
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Performance analysis of partially shaded high-efficiency mono
As stated in a report by "Renewables 2022, Global Status Report" the solar PV industry outshines by adding 175 Gigawatts of new capacity in 2021, as evidenced in Fig. 1.The statistical data
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Experimental, economic and life cycle assessments of recycling
This present study explores an optimal recycling process with a high resource recovery efficiency on a laboratory scale, which comprises of three main steps: module delamination, acid etching and sequential electrodeposition. High recoveries of 86, 95 and 97% were achieved for silver, lead and aluminum, respectively. The acquired results are
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Environmental Aspects of Solar Cell Modules Summary Report
In the report for each module type the following aspects are discussed: energy requirements and energy pay-back time, material requirements and resource depletion, environmental
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Life Cycle Assessment of High-Efficiency Si Solar Modules
Abstract: A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an analytical framework that quantifies the environmental impacts associated with the lifecycle stages of a product. This
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Effect of Recycling on the Environmental Impact of a High-Efficiency
This paper presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis of a new, high-concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) technology developed as part of the HIPERION project of hybrid photovoltaics for...
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Life Cycle Assessment of High-Efficiency Si Solar Modules
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an analytical framework that quantifies the environmental impacts associated with the lifecycle stages of a product. This LCA compares the impacts of 1 kWh of electricity (functional unit) produced by two different hypothetical solar modules: a standard PERC crystalline silicon module and a luminescent solar concentrator
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Environmental impact assessment of the manufacture and use of
This study examined two designs of single-sided monocrystalline PV modules: those with a framed glass backsheet (G-BS) and those without (G-G). The G-G module
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Does a monocrystalline silicon solar PV cell contain Pb and AG?
From Fig. 8 (a), the front end of the untreated EoL monocrystalline silicon solar PV cell contains Pb and Ag in trace amounts, which was a result of the welding and conductor materials. On the other hand, from Fig. 8 (b), it can be seen that the rear end of the panel contains only Al from the coating material.
Are EOL solar PV panels a good alternative to landfilling?
As shown in Fig. 12, while results show that the recycling process of EoL solar PV panels has a lower GWP value at 25 kg CO 2 -eq compared to that of landfilling at 121 kg CO 2 -eq, higher human toxicity potential and freshwater ecotoxicity potential values are noted due to the wastewater produced and the chemicals used in the recycling processes.
What is the GWP between recycling and landfilling EOL solar PV panels?
Comparing the GWP between recycling and landfilling EoL solar PV panels, we found that the total CO 2 emissions of the recycling process is 25 kg CO 2 -eq, which is five times lower than of that of landfilling (121 kg CO 2 -eq), largely due to the positive influence of plastic and aluminum recovery. Fig. 11.
What are the dimensions of a monocrystalline silicon solar PV panel?
A piece of EoL monocrystalline silicon solar PV panel with the dimensions: 400 mm (length) × 200 mm (width) was provided by an electronic waste recycling company. The solar panel was thoroughly cleaned with deionized water and weighed before manual disassembly. Table 1 shows the components after the cleaning and before thermal treatments.
What is the return of investment (ROI) of commercial-scale solar PV panel recycling?
The return of investment (ROI) is an extremely useful indicator to gauge the economic feasibility of the commercial-scale waste solar PV panel recycling process. This analysis showed that the ROI is 102.05%, which is a highly attractive return rate from this investment.
What is the capacity of solar PV in 2021?
In 2020, the total capacity of solar PV in cumulation was 713 GW, with an estimated 150 GW of newly commissioned solar capacity introduced in 2021 ( IRENA, 2021b ). Therefore, it is apparent that the related installation of electronics in association with solar PV, such as solar PV panels, is currently moving forward at a very rapid pace.
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