Regulatory and Policy Considerations for the Reuse and End-of-Life Management of Solar and Batteries in the U.S.

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Abstract

The demand for solar photovoltaics (PV) and lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is expected to continue in the U.S. as the call for solar is projected to quadruple by 2030 to meet renewable energy and decarbonization goals. The expected demand for PV and LIB brings supply chain concerns and a growing need for a circular economy for PV and LIB materials. Domestic reuse and recycling is one potential circular economy solution for PV and LIB. This presentation explores the current U.S. law and regulatory landscape for the reuse and recycling of PV and LIB materials, and how certain policy frameworks impact reuse and end-of-life management decisions for PV and LIB materials.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages15
StatePublished - 2021

Publication series

NamePresented at the Met4Tech Roundtable: Regulatory Challenges in Creating a Circular Economy for Techmetals, 13 July 2021

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-6A20-81673

Keywords

  • batteries
  • circular economy
  • electric vehicle
  • law
  • lithium ion
  • policy
  • PV
  • rare metals
  • recycling
  • regulation
  • reuse
  • solar
  • storage

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