@misc{fc5eb07ef2934385b4b7772ce891dd7f,
title = "Measuring Sustainability of PV in Energy Transition: Mass, Energy, and Circularity",
abstract = "Energy transition to a carbon-free energy system is crucial for global decarbonization and underpins circular economy (CE) goals. Photovoltaic (PV) technology is required for energy transition, but manufacturing and circular pathways can be material, energy, and carbon-intensive. Therefore, we need a prioritization of sustainability strategies for PV evolution. In this study, we compare sustainable PV module designs in terms of their entailed mass, energy, circularity, and carbon impacts to achieve Energy Transition. Results will support decision-makers through data-backed scenario and tradeoff analyses offering prioritization of sustainable PV module designs and CE pathways for meeting Energy Transition goals.",
keywords = "carbon, circular economy, energy, energy transition, mass, modeling, reliability",
author = "Heather Mirletz and Silvana Ovaitt and \{Mendez Ribo\}, Macarena and Seetharaman Sridhar and Teresa Barnes",
year = "2023",
language = "American English",
series = "Presented at the 50th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 11-16 June 2023, San Juan, Puerto Rico",
publisher = "National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)",
address = "United States",
type = "Other",
}