Recycling of Solar PV Modules

Recycling of Solar PV Modules: Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact offers a holistic resource that provides the reader with a nuanced understanding of the latest techniques and various other considerations in the recycling and environmental processing of solar photovoltaic modules. Beginning with an overview of solar energy and the life cycle of solar panels, the book offers detailed chapters focusing on solar cell types, challenges, recycling techniques, regulations and policy, environmental impact, and economic impact, as well as discussing how sustainability, economics, and innovation intersect in this area of increasing importance. This valuable resource will be of interest to all those with an interest in solar photovoltaics, end-of-life, recycling, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and policy makers.

• Introduces the key concepts of solar photovoltaic manufacture, installation, life cycle, 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