THE LATEST SUSTAINABLE DESIGN TECHNIQUES FOR SOLAR MODULES
Solar Manufacturing : Environmental Design Concepts for Solar Modules explains the sustainable development methods used by today's leading photovoltaic companies. After reviewing various photovoltaic technologies and providing an overview of sustainable development, this practical guide illustrates how to apply sustainable development metrics to solar modules. The book describes how metrics are included in regulations, and how regulations can present barriers to market entry. Innovative product development trends used to improve the environmental attributes of solar modules are discussed in this timely resource.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Photovoltaic Modules
Chapter 2 : Motivation for Sustainable Development Initiatives in the Photovoltaic Industry
Chapter 3 : Environmental Sustainability Metrics Used by Photovoltaic Companies
Chapter 4 : Environmental Regulations as Trade Barriers
Chapter 5 : Current Trends to Increase the Environmental Sustainability of Photovoltaic Modules
Appendix A : Common Measurements and International System of Units
Appendix B : Common Conversions
Appendix C : Example of a AHP Calculation for Suppliers to Photovoltaic Manufacturers
Appendix D : U.S. Definition and Characteristics of Hazardous Waste
Appendix E : Environmental Regulatory Agencies Throughout the World
Appendix F : Relevant Industry and Discipline-Specific Acronyms
Appendix G : Important U.S. Environmental Regulations
Appendix H : Important European Union Environmental Regulations
Appendix I : Common Photovoltaic Performance Characteristics
Appendix J : Example of a Life-Cycle Assessment Applied to a Photovaltaic Module
Appendix K : LCA Results for Various Photovoltaic Technologies
Appendix L : Global-Warming Potential for Some Greenhouse Gases
Appendix M : SPI Resin Identification Codes
Appendix N : Glossary
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