PV industry could account for 40% of global silver demand by 2030

New research from Europe shows that the global PV industry may require up to 14,000 tonnes of silver per year in 2030, with global supply being only 34,000 tonnes. The scientists said more efforts should be made to reduce silver content in TOPCon and heterojunction solar cells.Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and the Engie Laborelec unit of the French energy giant have investigated how much silver could be needed by the PV industry by 2030 and have found that silver shortages may become more frequent. "Our work highlights the role of new c-Si designs such as TOPCon and SHJ in driving ...

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