Downstream products of solar modules

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Does Europe''s solar manufacturing sector favour downstream products?

Europe’s solar manufacturing sector heavily favours downstream products such as cells and modules, according to SolarPower Europe.

How does PV supply chain impact the carbon benefits of solar projects?

As discussed in Section 4.2, the carbon footprint of PV modules is dominated by upstream or embodied carbon related to its manufacturing. Therefore, the differences in PV supply chain emissions can have a significant influence on the carbon benefits of solar projects.

What are the environmental & social sustainability concerns of PV modules?

Advances in the PV industry also bring environmental and social sustainability concerns. These include use of critical and toxic materials in PV modules as well as the chemical pollution issues associated with it.

What materials are required for solar PV Manufacturing?

The raw materials required for solar PV manufacturing include metals, metalloids, non-metallic minerals and polymers, with differences in material needs across technologies. Table 6 presents a list of key materials and their use in two major PV technologies - crystalline silicon and CdTe PV.

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