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Solar Manufacturing: Environmental Design Concepts for Solar Modules

1st Edition
0071795421 · 9780071795425
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  • Ch 1. Introduction to Photovoltaic Technology
  • 1.1 Photovoltaic Cells
  • 1.2Module Construction
  • Ch 2. Motivation for Sustainable Development Initiatives
  • 2.1 Malthusian Dilemma
  • 2.2 Energy Sources and National Grid Mixes
  • 2.3 Resource Constraints for Photovoltaics
  • 2.4 Importance of Sustainable Practices to Business Markets
  • Ch 3. Environmental Metrics
  • 3.1 Sustainable Practices and the Photovoltaic Industry
  • 3.2 Module Recycling Techniques
  • 3.3 Emerging Solar Waste Regulations
  • 3.4 The Solar Industry’s Response to Recycling
  • 3.5 Environmental Certification Schemes
  • 3.6 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • 3.7 Green Building Certifications
  • Ch 4. Environmental Regulations and Environmental Barriers to Market Entry
  • 4.1 U.S. Regulations
  • 4.2 E.U. Regulations
  • Ch 5. Current Trends to Increase Environmental Performance
  • 5.1 New Polymeric Components
  • 5.2 Changes in Semiconductor Composition
  • 5.3 Frameless Modules
  • 5.4 Recyclable Modules
  • App 1. Common Conversion Factors
  • App 2. Common Abbreviations
  • App 3. Glossary
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    THE LATEST SUSTAINABLE DESIGN TECHNIQUES FOR SOLAR MODULES

    Solar Manufacturing: Environmental Design Concepts for Solar Modules explains the sustainable development methods used by today's leading photovoltaic companies. After reviewing various photovoltaic technologies and providing an overview of sustainable development, this practical guide illustrates how to apply sustainable development metrics to solar modules. The book describes how metrics are included in regulations, and how regulations can present barriers to market entry. Innovative product development trends used to improve the environmental attributes of solar modules are discussed in this timely resource.

    COVERAGE INCLUDES:
    * Introduction to photovoltaic technology * Motivation for sustainable development initiatives in the photovoltaic industry * Environmental metrics used by photovoltaic companies and example calculations * Environmental regulations used as trade barriers * Current trends to increase environmental sustainability * A full glossary and common abbreviations used in the industry