How Cradle-to-Cradle Recycling Supports the Transition to 100% Renewable Energies
Peters IM (2024)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2024
Journal
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages Range: 247-249
Conference Proceedings Title: Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Event location: Seattle, WA, USA
ISBN: 9781665464260
DOI: 10.1109/PVSC57443.2024.10749378
Abstract
To achieve carbon neutrality, a major expansion in photovoltaic module production is essential, raising material demands and recycling needs. Circular recycling is pivotal for handling the material flows in a global PV module fleet of multi-terawatt scale. Immediate action is needed to prevent the accumulation of vast quantities of low-value waste. Challenges vary across materials: limited silver reserves prompt a need for its reduction or substitution, while polymers and glass face production and market absorption challenges, respectively. Circular recycling can mitigate these issues. Additionally, recycling key materials like silicon, aluminum, and copper is crucial from an economic perspective, especially with the potential replacement of silver. However, prolonging module lifespans, while reducing material demand, might impede timely carbon reduction achievements.
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APA:
Peters, I.M. (2024). How Cradle-to-Cradle Recycling Supports the Transition to 100% Renewable Energies. In Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (pp. 247-249). Seattle, WA, USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc..
MLA:
Peters, Ian Marius. "How Cradle-to-Cradle Recycling Supports the Transition to 100% Renewable Energies." Proceedings of the 52nd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2024, Seattle, WA, USA Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024. 247-249.
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