Overview of life cycle assessment of recycling end-of-life photovoltaic panels: A case study of crystalline silicon photovoltaic panels

D Mao, S Yang, L Ma, W Ma, Z Yu, F Xi, J Yu - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Crystalline silicon (C–Si) photovoltaic (PV) modules are currently reaching the End-of-life
(EOL) stage, and the environmental impact of recycling PV is of great concern. The life cycle …

A technical review of crystalline silicon photovoltaic module recycling

R Sanathi, S Banerjee, S Bhowmik - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The depletion of fossil fuels and the pollution created due to their usage is pushing the
current society towards solar energy. Photovoltaics (PV) have been touted as the energy …

Green recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic modules via Deep-Eutectic solvents

Y Yu, S Li, J Lu, F Xi, X Chen, D Wu, W Ma… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sustainable End-of-life (EOL) photovoltaic (PV) modules recycling is essential for achieving
resource conservation and alleviating environmental issues. Ethylene vinyle acetate (EVA) …

Life cycle assessment of polysilicon photovoltaic modules with green recycling based on the ReCiPe method

Y Duan, F Guo, J Gardy, G Xu, X Li, X Jiang - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Polysilicon photovoltaic (PV) modules are about to enter the end-of-life (EOL) stage on a
large scale, and making the exploration of effective recycling methods and comprehensive …

Life cycle assessment of photovoltaic panels including transportation and two end-of-life scenarios: Shaping a sustainable future for renewable energy

HL Daniela-Abigail, MI Vega-De-Lille… - Renewable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research study addresses the growing environmental concerns associated with solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems which is a pivotal component of renewable energy transition. The …

Full analysis and deep learning optimization of a sustainable and eco-friendly power plant to generate green hydrogen and electricity; A zero-carbon approach

P Asadbagi, AM Nasrabadi, CM Hall - Process Safety and Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Among alternative energy sources for fossil fuels, hydrogen has emerged as a promising
candidate; however, its production methods, reliant on fossil fuels, constrain its widespread …

[HTML][HTML] Life cycle assessment of Al-Cu-Ag-Si recycling process from photovoltaic waste

A Mazzi, C Barbiero, F Miserocchi, F Nisato… - Resources …, 2024 - Elsevier
As raw materials become increasingly scarce, it is important to efficiently recycle PV panels
to recover the highest quantity and quality of secondary raw materials. This study evaluates …

Projected waste and recycling potential of China's photovoltaic industry

B Liu, M Li, J Chen, Z Sun - Waste Management, 2025 - Elsevier
The massive expansion of the photovoltaic (PV) industry, driven by the decarbonization of
the energy mix, has led to an exponential increase in PV waste. In order to ensure the stable …

Silicon-related materials demand and embodied greenhouse gas emissions of photovoltaic systems in China's regions

X Xu, X Chen, H Wang, L Zhao, Z Wang… - Resources, Conservation …, 2025 - Elsevier
China is the world's largest producer and consumer of solar photovoltaics (PV). A regional
level study of the demand for silicon-related materials (Silica sand, MG-Si, SoG-Si, Wafers …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable management of end of life crystalline silicon solar panels in Australia: Advancing circular economy practices

KMD Nimesha, DJ Robert, F Giustozzi, S Setunge - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The worldwide adaptation of Photovoltaic (PV) technology as a sustainable alternative to
fossil fuels, has experienced exponential growth in recent years. However, the lack of …