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This presentation presents the findings from a comprehensive 2009 study on the photovoltaic (PV) recycling market, focusing on manufacturers' perspectives and engagement in recycling practices. The population surveyed included 54 module manufacturers known for producing UL-certified modules, with a response rate of 69%. Notable results include types of modules produced, geographical manufacturing locations, and insights into responsibility for collection and financing of recycling. Additional data is available on request, highlighting the importance of manufacturers' roles in sustainable recycling initiatives.
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PV Recycling Market Research ResultsSelected SlidesSeptember 2009Jennifer Woolwich, MA, CPHQ, CSSBBjwoolwich@pvrecycling.com
Methodology • Population All (54) module manufacturers with at least one UL certified module as of March 30, 2009 • Tool Interview schedule pilot tested and finalized, content based on “Study on the Development of a Take Back Recovery System for Photovoltaic Products,” BMU, EPIA, and BSW-Solar, November 2007 • Contact Top management initial contact and follow-up via telephone and e-mail from April 1, 2009 to June 4, 2009
Response Of the 54 manufacturers 42 were contacted, 9 being contacted, no answer at 2, and 1 duplicate Of the 42 manufacturers contacted, 29 completed the interview, 5 pending, and 8 not willing to participate • Adjusted response rate of 69%
Manufacturer Descriptives, N=29 • Module type produced • 19 monocrystalline • 25 polycrystalline • 4 amorphous silicon • 3 metallurgical silicon • 2 crystalline thin film • 1 CIGS • 1 CdTe • 12 manufacture in the United States • 17 manufacture elsewhere
Available Upon Request • Who should be responsible for collection? • Who should finance the collection? • Who should be responsible for recycling? • Who should finance the recycling?
Additional data available upon request. web: pvrecycling.com email: jwoolwich@pvrecycling.com phone: +1.520.245.8465