Kehao Chen , Jian Zuo , Ruidong Chang , Xuepeng Qian , Anthony Carbone , Wei Emma Zhang
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The rational decommissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies: evidence from Australia
PV technology is being rapidly deployed worldwide to meet climate goals, yet the resulting PV waste poses a growing challenge to global decarbonization commitment. This study addresses the unresolved question of future PV waste magnitude and its spatial-temporal characteristics by proposing a rational decommissioning model. Incorporating multiple factors, the model captures the complex drivers of PV lifespan and waste generation. Validated using Australia—global leader in residential PV—the results show that from 2008 to 2079, over 95 % of Small-scale PV System (SPS) users would opt for early replacement to maximize financial return, causing PV waste to emerge nearly a decade before warranty and eventually outpace new installations. Under the fastest decarbonization scenario, PV waste will be 1.8 and 2.8 times higher than under baseline and slowest pathways, respectively. Results reveal obvious spatio-temporal heterogeneity and scenario sensitivity across multi-dimensional scales. The paradigm provides transferable insights for global PV waste management.
期刊介绍:
The journal Resources, Conservation & Recycling welcomes contributions from research, which consider sustainable management and conservation of resources. The journal prioritizes understanding the transformation processes crucial for transitioning toward more sustainable production and consumption systems. It highlights technological, economic, institutional, and policy aspects related to specific resource management practices such as conservation, recycling, and resource substitution, as well as broader strategies like improving resource productivity and restructuring production and consumption patterns.
Contributions may address regional, national, or international scales and can range from individual resources or technologies to entire sectors or systems. Authors are encouraged to explore scientific and methodological issues alongside practical, environmental, and economic implications. However, manuscripts focusing solely on laboratory experiments without discussing their broader implications will not be considered for publication in the journal.