Research projects

Photovoltaic Sustainability and Lifecycle Assessment – SOLVE

Exploring sustainable solar energy solutions through comprehensive lifecycle assessment of PV systems, focusing on environmental impacts and circular economy approaches in Swedish conditions.

Description

This project, conducted under Theme 7 of the SOLVE initiative, explores the comprehensive sustainability of photovoltaic (PV) systems in Sweden. It focuses on life cycle assessment (LCA) of PV technologies adapted to Nordic conditions, the development of sustainability benchmarks for Swedish solar installations, and circular economy solutions for PV module recycling and material recovery. Additionally, it evaluates the environmental impacts of emerging PV applications such as agrivoltaics and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). By establishing scientifically grounded sustainability criteria, the project supports Sweden's renewable energy transition. Close collaboration with industry partners and policymakers ensures that the research outcomes are effectively translated into practice.

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Project overview
Project Leader
Michiel van Noord , RISE
Project period
2024-11-01 — 2026-11-01
Project status
Ongoing
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