bifa Umweltinstitut: bifa-Text No. 62: Ecoefficiency analysis of photovoltaic modules

The study by the bifa environmental institute describes a future-orientated view of the ecological and economic effects of photovoltaic (PV) systems along their whole life cycle.

The study evaluated the production of the PV systems, their operation in different application cases and different recycling scenarios. Wafer and thin-film technologies were examined. The evaluation was made not only as a snapshot of the present time, but also describes the potential of medium-term developments. The study was carried out on behalf of the Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection ("Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz") and was supported by a large number of companies in the photovoltaics industry.

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