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An investigation of cadmium telluride thin-film PV modules by impact pathway analysis

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  • Baumann, A.E.
  • Hynes, K.M.
  • Hill, R.

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This paper discusses the environmental and health impacts which could be caused by cadmium telluride PV modules using impact pathway analysis. This approach allows an assessment of the major source emissions, burdens and impacts on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This enables a detailed analysis of possible health impacts at the workplace and in the public domain. Cadmium and its compounds are known to be highly toxic if inhaled and/or ingested and can cause lung cancer in humans and animals. Compliance with existing health and safety regulations on maximum exposure levels should reduce the risk to the environment and occupational and public health.

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  • Baumann, A.E. & Hynes, K.M. & Hill, R., 1995. "An investigation of cadmium telluride thin-film PV modules by impact pathway analysis," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 6(5), pages 593-599.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:6:y:1995:i:5:p:593-599
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(95)00057-Q
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    1. Sica, Daniela & Malandrino, Ornella & Supino, Stefania & Testa, Mario & Lucchetti, Maria Claudia, 2018. "Management of end-of-life photovoltaic panels as a step towards a circular economy," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 82(P3), pages 2934-2945.
    2. Cyrs, William D. & Avens, Heather J. & Capshaw, Zachary A. & Kingsbury, Robert A. & Sahmel, Jennifer & Tvermoes, Brooke E., 2014. "Landfill waste and recycling: Use of a screening-level risk assessment tool for end-of-life cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) panels," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 68(C), pages 524-533.
    3. Ornella Malandrino & Daniela Sica & Mario Testa & Stefania Supino, 2017. "Policies and Measures for Sustainable Management of Solar Panel End-of-Life in Italy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 9(4), pages 1-15, March.

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