Cradle to Gate + EOL
Identity ID
7cd6ac9a-e605-4adf-873f-d400e4bd1e5a
Materials
Associated ID
24dae39a-f75f-43b3-a517-dd1a3ba64890
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Description
This product represents a P-type monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic module encapsulated using a dual-glass configuration, with a conversion efficiency of approximately 22.05%, a power output of 600 W, and a weight of about 32.5 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 phase of the photovoltaic module based on mechanical recycling methods is also included in this dataset. According to industry research data and China's photovoltaic module recycling pilot projects, it is assumed that dual-glass photovoltaic modules consist of 84.77% glass, 7.03% aluminum, 6.47% plastic, 1.66% silicon, and 0. 24% copper component, with mass recovery rates of 100%, 100%, 80%, 97.7%, and 97.1% respectively, but excluding energy and material consumption during the dismantling and recycling stage; manufacturing of production equipment and construction of facilities are not included within the system boundary of the dataset. The life cycle inventory is compiled from data sourced from multiple references and estimates cell consumption based on Cell-to-Module (CTM) power loss, with CTM values referenced from the Roadmap for the Development of China's Photovoltaic Industry. The photovoltaic module manufacturing process includes wafering, automated welding, layering, inspection, lamination, edge trimming, framing, curing, and cleaning.
Activity Description
The manufacturing process of photovoltaic modules includes procedures such as cutting, automatic welding, stacking, inspection, lamination, trimming, framing, curing, and cleaning.
Process Description
This product represents a monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic module encapsulated using a dual-glass configuration, including monocrystalline silicon solar cells and a frame. The module uses monocrystalline silicon wafers as raw materials.
Time period
2019
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The manufacturing process of photovoltaic modules includes procedures such as cutting, automatic welding, stacking, inspection, lamination, trimming, framing, curing, and cleaning.