Recycling of Solar PV Modules

Recycling of Solar PV Modules: Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact delves into the multifaceted domain of solar photovoltaic module recycling. Starting with solar energy and the life cycle of solar panels, it addresses solar cell types, challenges, and recycling techniques. Additionally, it explores regulations and policy, environmental impact, and the economic implications. Engaging with sustainability, economics, and innovation, this book is a comprehensive resource for those interested in solar photovoltaics, end-of-life processes, recycling, and sustainability-including researchers, students, engineers, and policy makers.

The book features detailed chapters on solar cell types, challenges in recycling, and state-of-the-art techniques for processing used modules. It discusses regulations, policies, the environmental and economic impact, and how sustainability intersects with innovation. Ideal for researchers, advanced students, engineers, R&D scientists, and policy makers, this work provides valuable insights into the critical matters of solar panel recycling and environmental responsibility.

• Introduces the key concepts of solar photovoltaic manufacture, installation, lifecycle, and end-of-life
• Covers established mechanical, thermal, and chemical processes, as well as emerging and innovative techniques
• Provides specific coverage of first generation, second generation, and third generation technologies
• Addresses key challenges relating to chemistry and materials, waste management and landfill issues, and economic impact