PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND INVERTERS
In 2023, GEC added low-carbon performance criteria that require PV manufacturers to meet a stringent GHG emission threshold for module production, awarding manufacturers
By focusing on technological innovation, policy support, and industry collaboration, Australia can enhance its PV recycling performance, benefiting both the environment and the economy. We remain committed to supporting the industry through our advanced products and systems, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Further improvement in the PV recycling capacity and technology is needed to meet future increased demand and to realize the goal of high-value, low-cost recycling. To improve economic aspects of PV module recycling, considering values of recovered materials such as critical minerals would be also necessary.
Regardless of whether there are PV-specific waste regulations, many companies are treating PV module waste for proper EOL management and recycling, and the number has increased since the last time IEA PVPS Task 12 surveyed three years ago. Current recycling faces economic and capacity challenges.
As per the IEA, the current low volumes of EOL PVs, lack of efficient recycling technologies, logistics challenges, and undeveloped markets for recovered materials result in a high-cost, low-revenue scenario of PV module recycling. However, there are examples of market leaders in this space.
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