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Integration & assessment of recycling into c-Si photovoltaic module’s life cycle

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Pages 186-195 | Received 01 Dec 2016, Accepted 01 Jan 2018, Published online: 30 Jan 2018
 

Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) energy generation devices have experienced a vigorous growth in production over the last decade in all major industrialised countries. In this research paper, the assessment of recycling and subsequent production of new crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV modules taking advantage of the recovered Si in terms of industrial symbiosis is being examined. With the aid of life cycle analysis method, the potential payback is thoroughly examined through a scenario application in the second useful phase of the PV module. Furthermore, key environmental performance indicators have been implemented in order to evaluate power and resource demands.

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