Challenges and Strategic Pathways for Advancing Circular Economy in Photovoltaics
Published in the Energy Reports, a Q2 journal indexed in the Web of Science (SCIE)
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The paper explores how circular economy principles can be integrated into the photovoltaic (PV) industry to enhance sustainability across the entire lifecycle of solar energy systems. It examines innovations in recycling technologies, material recovery, design-for-recycling strategies, and policy frameworks that can support the transition toward a more resource-efficient and environmentally responsible solar sector.
The study highlights key economic, technological, regulatory, and social barriers that currently limit circularity in photovoltaics, while proposing strategic pathways to overcome these challenges. Through an integrated innovations–barriers–pathways framework, the research offers practical insights for improving PV recycling, extending module lifespans, recovering valuable materials, and supporting sustainable energy transitions worldwide.
Hormuud University continues to support impactful, interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge and contributes to more equitable and sustainable livelihoods.
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