| Title | Photovoltaic recycling: enhancing silicon wafer recovery process from damaged solar panels |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 29346 |
| Authors | Keerthivasan, T; Madhesh, R; Srinivasan, M; Ramasamy, P |
| Title | Photovoltaic recycling: enhancing silicon wafer recovery process from damaged solar panels |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | Journal Of Materials Science-Materials In Electronics, 35.0, 12 |
| Abstract | The rapid proliferation of photovoltaic (PV) modules globally has led to a significant increase in solar waste production, projected to reach 60-78 million tonnes by 2050. To address this, a robust recycling strategy is essential to recover valuable metal resources from end-of-life PVs, promoting resource reuse, circular economy principles, and mitigating environmental impact. Recovery efforts primarily target metallic resources such as silicon, silver, copper, lead, and tin from first-generation PVs, along with critical elements including tellurium, indium, selenium, and gallium from second-generation PVs. This study advocates for research and development initiatives aimed at reducing recycling costs and environmental footprint compared to disposal methods while maximizing material retrieval. Particularly, the focus lies on the advantageous recovery of high-value silicon over intact silicon wafers. Through investigation, this research demonstrates the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of silicon wafer recovery from damaged silicon solar panels. As photovoltaic technology continues to advance rapidly, there is a pressing need for the recycling industry to establish adaptable recycling infrastructure to accommodate evolving industry needs. |
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