Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
cc52f952-f73b-4ba2-9e8f-cf9ef77a376f
Materials
Associated ID
cff39cca-4428-49b8-9600-b9882df9a456
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Description
Aluminum alloy photovoltaic frames are used for encapsulating photovoltaic modules; this dataset includes primary raw and auxiliary materials, energy, atmospheric emissions, and waste generated during the production process. Infrastructure such as manufacturing of production equipment and construction of facilities is excluded from the system boundary of the dataset. The life cycle inventory is compiled from data sourced from multiple origins, with certain data corrected and supplemented by referring to industry statistics, standards, and emission factor manuals. The production process of aluminum alloy photovoltaic frames includes extrusion, surface treatment (anodizing), and advanced processing (sawing, punching) steps.
Activity Description
The aluminum alloy photovoltaic frame production process includes extrusion, surface treatment (anodizing), and deep processing (cutting, punching) procedures.
Process Description
Aluminum alloy photovoltaic frames are used to encapsulate materials such as solar cells, glass, and back sheets, enhancing module strength and facilitating transportation, installation, and protection of photovoltaic modules. The aluminum alloy surface has a dense, continuous oxide protective film, giving it a service life of 30–50 years.
Time period
2017
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The aluminum alloy photovoltaic frame production process includes extrusion, surface treatment (anodizing), and deep processing (cutting, punching) procedures.