This project will investigate sustainable management pathways for decommissioned solar PV modules, with a focus on understanding when reuse, refurbishment or recycling may be the most appropriate option. Using data-driven economic and environmental analysis, the project will explore key factors that influence end-of-life decision-making and identify practical opportunities to support more circular and sustainable PV systems in Australia.
School
Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
Research Area
Life cycle assessments | Techno-economic modelling | PV recycling | Machine learning based PV module quality assessments
Suitable for recognition of Work Integrated Learning (industrial training)?
No
- Research environment
- Expected outcomes
- Supervisory team
- Reference material/links
The student will join a supportive, friendly and collaborative multidisciplinary research group, with opportunities to engage with researchers working across academic and industry-focused projects. The group encourages regular knowledge sharing, teamwork and informal social activities, creating a welcoming environment for learning, collaboration and professional development.
- The project will generate preliminary insights into sustainable pathways for decommissioned PV modules, identify key decision factors, and develop a simple analytical framework. The student will summarise the findings in a short presentation and a final research poster.
