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PV DMFA: Photovoltaic Dynamic Material Flow Assessment

Feb 28, 2022, 17:00 PM

The PV DMFA model is a computational framework written in Python based on utility-scale PV electricity generation to quantify time-series stocks and flows of PV materials primarily in crystalline silicon PV technologies. The model evaluates the cradle-to-cradle life cycle of utility-scale solar PV systems in the United States from 2000 to 2100. PV DMFA serves as a sustainability analysis tool to assess the impacts of material circularity practices (i.e., reduce, reuse/refurbish, remanufacture, and recycle), PV module design shifts and sensitivity of material processing and technology-related parameters to installations, waste creation, and raw material depletion in PV material supply chains. This tool enables advanced planning for future material needs and informs sustainable pathways for PV material management in the circular economy.

Title : PV DMFA: Photovoltaic Dynamic Material Flow Assessment

Url : https://github.com/NREL/PV-DMFA

Software Id : 71552

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