Python code for centralized vs decentralized recycling of c-Si PV modules in the US

This repository contains the Python code and input data used in the study "centralized vs decentralized recycling of c-Si PV modules in the US." The study compares the greenhouse gas (GHG) burden of centralized recycling (where whole modules are shipped to a recycling facility) with decentralized recycling (where mobile equipment removes the glass, frame and junction box at the PV power plant). It covers all 5,709 utility-scale c-Si PV power plants in the US and two module designs, glass-backsheet and glass-glass.

The manuscript folder generates the manuscript figures and the SI folder generates the Supplementary Information figures and tables. Each folder has a "Run all" script.