Abstract
Wide-spread adoption of solar energy is a key building block in sustainable production and consumption and a circular economy. However, as the market for solar photovoltaics (PV) will grow significantly, so will the demand for raw materials and the potential waste from discarded PV panels. Based on the experience of the European CIRCUSOL innovation action project, we review recent experience in testing circular solar business models, the emerging policy framework in Europe, as well as industry sector and standardization initiatives, which all in combination could catalyze the transition towards a circular solar industry. Based on the experience made in the CIRCUSOL project, a number of suggestions and pathways are proposed to further to advance a circular economy in the solar power sector.
| Translated title of the contribution | Towards a circular economy in the solar power sector: Emerging experience from Europe |
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| Original language | Japanese |
| Journal | Journal of Environmental Information Science |
| Volume | 53-1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 Apr 15 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Energy Engineering
