Long-lifetime and optimised use of materials in recyclable Ag and In-free Si PV modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)
Funds research into silver- and indium-free silicon PV modules that last up to 40 years and are designed to be recycled and repaired.
This EUPI-PV Partnership call from the European Commission funds research into silver- and indium-free silicon PV modules that last up to 40 years and are designed to be recycled and repaired. After a project ends, the granting authority can still object to a transfer of ownership or an exclusive licence over its results for up to four years, so control over a team's own results doesn't end when t…
The Commission wants crystalline silicon PV cell and module designs that extend lifetime up to 40 years, drop silver, indium and other harmful substances, and improve recyclability and field repairability without losing quality or reliability. It wants proposals to develop matching testing methodologies and recycling standards, and to quantify the environmental benefit of recycling precious metals.
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