Session 3: Sustainability of PV Components

Recording from Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Sustainable Solar Europe 2023 | Sprache: English | Länge: 62:19 .

Session 3: Sustainability of PV Components

PV technology is comprised of a number of materials and components, such as glass, silicon, plastic, aluminum, steel and cement. The
environmental characteristics of each of these components have an effect on the overall sustainability performance of solar technology. This
session will explore the sustainability challenges and opportunities in some of the sectors connected to PV manufacturing and its key components.
We will discuss how intersectoral and supply chain cooperation can contribute to reducing solar environmental footprint.

Sandro Starita, Director Sustainability, European Aluminium
Kamila Slupek, Sustainability Director, Eurometaux
Iva Ganev, Manager Environment & Climate Policy, Glas for Europe
Daniel Cios, European Commission, DG GROW

Moderator: Dries Acke, Director, Solar Power Europe

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