Cradle to Gate + EOL
Identity ID
4a829937-3168-4672-ab84-8f358df4cf12
Materials
Associated ID
7fd93116-ce80-4c96-8ecd-666171390b76
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Description
This product represents a P-type monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic module encapsulated using a single-glass method, with a power output of 530 W and a weight of 28.6 kg. The dataset includes key primary and auxiliary materials, energy inputs, atmospheric emissions, and waste generated during the production process. The end-of-life recycling and disposal phase based on physical recycling methods is also included in this dataset. According to industry research data and China's demonstration projects on photovoltaic module recycling, it is assumed that single-glass photovoltaic modules consist of 83.69% glass, 4.21% aluminum, 9.02% plastic, 2.90% silicon, and 0. 11% copper component, with mass recovery rates of 100%, 100%, 80%, and 80% respectively. 15% and 86%, but excluding energy and material usage in the disassembly and recycling stage; infrastructure such as manufacturing equipment and factory construction is not included within the system boundary of the dataset. The life cycle inventory is compiled from multiple data sources and estimates cell consumption based on module encapsulation power loss (CTM), with CTM values referenced from the China Photovoltaic Industry Development Roadmap. The photovoltaic module manufacturing process includes key steps such as laser cutting, automatic welding, stacking, lamination, edge trimming, framing, junction box installation, potting, curing, cleaning, and inspection.
Activity Description
The manufacturing process of photovoltaic modules includes major procedures such as laser cutting, automatic welding, stacking, laminating, trimming, framing, wiring, potting, curing, wiping, and inspection.
Process Description
This product represents a monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic module encapsulated using a single-glass method, including a monocrystalline silicon solar cell unit and a frame. The module uses monocrystalline silicon cells as raw materials.
Time period
2020
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The manufacturing process of photovoltaic modules includes major procedures such as laser cutting, automatic welding, stacking, laminating, trimming, framing, wiring, potting, curing, wiping, and inspection.