Research theme 4
Theme leader
Technology Evaluation, Policy, and Standards
Dr Nicholas Florin
(UTS)
Dr Enbang Li
(UoW)
Background
The success of solar panel recycling relies not only on technical advances but also on robust evaluation, supportive policies, and clear industry standards. Without economic validation and regulatory alignment, even the most promising technologies may struggle to achieve large-scale adoption. RT4 addresses this by integrating technology assessment with policy analysis, ensuring that recycling solutions are scientifically sound, economically feasible, and industry-ready.
Aims
Assessing Impact and Guiding Policy
Conduct life cycle assessment (LCA), techno-economic analysis (TEA), and policy studies, while contributing to the development of new industry standards.
Outcomes
This theme will deliver evidence-based insights into the performance, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits of recycling technologies. Outcomes include LCA and TEA frameworks to guide investment and deployment, recommendations for policy and regulation to support recycling adoption, and contributions to new industry standards. By bridging science, economics, and policy, RT4 ensures that recycling solutions are scalable, commercially viable, and aligned with national and international sustainability goals.
RT 4.1. Assessing Impact and Guiding Policy
P21: Conducting life cycle assessments (LCA), techno-economic analyses (TEA), policy studies, and contributing to new industry standards.