Full course description
Solar energy is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. However, the installation of new systems is rapidly being scaled up and may create tremendous amounts of e-waste at the end of their lifespan. Recoverable waste from US solar modules was estimated to be cumulatively $3 to $19 million in 2016 and projected to be worth $450 million by 2030 and $15 billion by 2050.
In this webinar, Dr. Paul Leu will present an overview of the photovoltaic (PV) module end-of-life management with an emphasis on recycling. Dr. Paul Leu is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He leads the Laboratory for Advanced Materials at Pittsburgh and has won the NSF CAREER Award.
Duration: 58 min