RESEARCH ACTIVITY ON PV WASTE RECYCLING IN ENEA
- Available online in Detritus - Volume 28 - September 2024
- Pages 121-128
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Abstract
ENEA is dedicating significant efforts to the research activity concerning the treatment of End-of-Life (EoL) photovoltaic panels (PVs), which is a worldwide emergent issue to be urgently solved. With PVs typically having a lifespan of 25 years, the volume of PV waste is projected to increase rapidly by 2030. This issue is compounded by the composition of photovoltaics, which includes hazardous materials, necessitating the development of technological solutions to mitigate the environmental impact of commonly used recycling methods. Additionally, strategic materials present in PVs make the valorization of recovered materials highly advantageous. ENEA is actively involved in several research projects focused on EoL PVs recycling. This article will outline the main objectives of these projects and present the key findings achieved by ENEA's research team.Keywords
Editorial History
- Received: 05 May 2024
- Accepted: 28 Jun 2024
- Available online: 07 Sep 2024
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