Building material stock analysis is critical for effective circular economy strategies: a comprehensive review
R Mohammadiziazi, MM Bilec - … Research: Infrastructure and …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Buildings account for the largest share of accumulated materials and waste globally.
Tracking the material composition, quantity and location of these materials, known as …
Tracking the material composition, quantity and location of these materials, known as …
[HTML][HTML] Customisation of green buildings assessment tools based on climatic zoning and experts judgement using K-means clustering and fuzzy AHP
Utilising green building regulations and classifications by using well-known assessment
tools such as LEED can be challenging in a country with various climates due mainly to …
tools such as LEED can be challenging in a country with various climates due mainly to …
Environmental Impact of PV power systems
M Bošnjaković, R Santa, Z Crnac, T Bošnjaković - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In response to the problem of increasing climate change and energy security, investment in
renewable energy sources has increased significantly both in Europe and globally. Wind …
renewable energy sources has increased significantly both in Europe and globally. Wind …
Circular economy priorities for photovoltaics in the energy transition
Among the many ambitious decarbonization goals globally, the US intends grid
decarbonization by 2035, requiring 1 TW of installed photovoltaics (PV), up from~ 110 GW in …
decarbonization by 2035, requiring 1 TW of installed photovoltaics (PV), up from~ 110 GW in …
Country-specific carbon footprint and cumulative energy demand of metallurgical grade silicon production for silicon photovoltaics
SM Heidari, A Anctil - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2022 - Elsevier
The photovoltaic (PV) industry requires high-quality silica sand to produce metallurgical-
grade silicon (MG-Si) for silicon PV (Si PV). However, high-quality deposits are scarce, and …
grade silicon (MG-Si) for silicon PV (Si PV). However, high-quality deposits are scarce, and …
PV in the circular economy, a dynamic framework analyzing technology evolution and reliability impacts
Rapid, terawatt-scale deployment of photovoltaic (PV) modules is required to decarbonize
the energy sector. Despite efficiency and manufacturing improvements, material demand will …
the energy sector. Despite efficiency and manufacturing improvements, material demand will …
[HTML][HTML] Future material demand for global silicon-based PV modules under net-zero emissions target until 2050
The surge in global solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment as a measure to combat climate
change is undeniable. However, this growth comes with its own set of challenges …
change is undeniable. However, this growth comes with its own set of challenges …
Solar photovoltaics: Supply chain deep dive assessment
P Basore, D Feldman - 2022 - osti.gov
This is one of a series of reports and deep dive assessments produced in response to
Executive Order 14017 “America's Supply Chains,” which directs the Secretary of Energy to …
Executive Order 14017 “America's Supply Chains,” which directs the Secretary of Energy to …
The End of Life of PV Systems: Is Europe Ready for It?
M Bošnjaković, M Galović, J Kuprešak, T Bošnjaković - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Like other plants, every photovoltaic (PV) power plant will one day reach the end of its
service life. Calculations show that 96,000 tons of PV module waste will be generated …
service life. Calculations show that 96,000 tons of PV module waste will be generated …
Breaking barriers: An action framework for integrating gender into renewable energy policies in fossil-fuel-rich nations
M Heidari, M Eshtiaghi - Energy Research & Social Science, 2025 - Elsevier
Understanding gender perspectives on barriers to renewable energy adoption is critical for
successfully transitioning to climate-resilient futures. However, these barriers remain …
successfully transitioning to climate-resilient futures. However, these barriers remain …