Desert regions have emerged as ideal places for GW utility‐scale photovoltaic (PV) module
installations because of their ultra‐large spaces, abundance of high‐irradiance sunshine …

Abstract This Assessment Update by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) considers the interactive effects of …

To improve the Photovoltaic (PV) module design for desert climates, it is important to
understand the typical failure mechanism observed and the main cause of failure. This …

The study presents an innovative approach to the analysis of waste silicon photovoltaic
panels prior and after thermal treatment. Using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy …

Despite initially certified in qualification tests, photovoltaic (PV) backsheets and entire
systems often experience catastrophic failures within a few years of field deployment …

The demand for renewable energy is increasing as efforts to decarbonize energy sources
continue. Photovoltaic (PV) generation systems are the main contributor to the growth of …

Photovoltaic (PV) industry is facing challenges in end‐of‐life (EoL) management, as
cumulative PV waste is expected to increase exponentially over the next two decades. The …

The paper addresses the need to simplify the comparison between different climatic
conditions. Therefore, the concept of Mission Profiles is introduced to PV. Mission Profiles …

Solar ultraviolet radiation is a contributing factor in the environmental fate of toxic chemicals
and other contaminants, with consequences that may be either beneficial or detrimental for …

Solar ultraviolet radiation (UV; 290-400 nm) is a contributing factor in the environmental fate
of toxic chemicals and other contaminants, with potential consequences–both beneficial and …