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Development status and prospects of waste photovoltaic module recycling technology
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Jia LIU1, Tao LUO1, Xiaoxiao WU2, Gang ZHOU2, Qiang LI1, 3
Thermal Power Generation | 2026, 55(1) : 1 - 10
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Thermal Power Generation | 2026, 55(1): 1-10
• Special topic on resource utilization of decommissioned wind and solar power equipment •
Development status and prospects of waste photovoltaic module recycling technology
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Jia LIU1, Tao LUO1, Xiaoxiao WU2, Gang ZHOU2, Qiang LI1, 3
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  • 1.School of New Energy, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Jiangyin 214400, China
  • 2.Jiangyin Qiuhao Testing Co., Ltd., Jiangyin 214400, China
  • 3.Wuxi Research Institution of Applied Technologies, Tsinghua University, Wuxi 214062, China
Published: 2026-01-25 doi: 10.19666/j.rlfd.202509086
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With the expansion and continuous development of the photovoltaic power generation industry, photovoltaic modules will face large-scale decommissioning in the coming years, and the recycling of modules has become an important issue for global energy sustainability and the circular economy system. Decommissioned photovoltaic modules are rich in high-value precious metal elements such as silicon, silver, and aluminum, but also contain toxic substances such as lead and fluorides, which can cause significant harm to the environment and human health if not properly handled. The current development status and decommissioning status of the photovoltaic power generation industry, as well as the structure and main components and values of photovoltaic modules, are summarized. The principles, advantages, and disadvantages of recycling technologies such as physical methods, thermal treatment methods, and chemical methods are analyzed and compared. Moreover, the progress of recycling technologies in China is investigated. Finally, the recycling of waste photovoltaic modules is systematically summarized and prospected, providing a scientific basis and decision-making support for the low-carbon development and resource recycling of the photovoltaic power generation industry.

abandoned photovoltaic modules  /  recycling technology  /  cascaded utilization  /  resource cycle
Jia LIU, Tao LUO, Xiaoxiao WU, Gang ZHOU, Qiang LI. Development status and prospects of waste photovoltaic module recycling technology[J]. Thermal Power Generation, 2026 , 55 (1) : 1 -10 . DOI: 10.19666/j.rlfd.202509086
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  • Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation(22308165)
  • Youth Science Foundation Project of the Natural Science Research Program of Jiangsu Province(BK20230944)
  • Jiangsu Province Graduate Research and Practice Innovation Program(SJCX25_0236)
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doi: 10.19666/j.rlfd.202509086
  • Receive Date：2025-09-28
  • Online Date：2025-11-17
  • Published：2026-01-25
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  • Received：2025-09-28
  • Revised：2025-10-13
  • Accepted：2025-10-15
Funding
Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation(22308165)
Youth Science Foundation Project of the Natural Science Research Program of Jiangsu Province(BK20230944)
Jiangsu Province Graduate Research and Practice Innovation Program(SJCX25_0236)
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    1.School of New Energy, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Jiangyin 214400, China
    2.Jiangyin Qiuhao Testing Co., Ltd., Jiangyin 214400, China
    3.Wuxi Research Institution of Applied Technologies, Tsinghua University, Wuxi 214062, China
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