Green 3R-concept design for Cd-based PV modules

In a developing country as China, the research in the field of renewable and clean energy, such as PV technology, is still undergoing the preliminary stage. Furthermore, the process from manufacturing to end-of-life disposal of the PV modules must satisfy the regulations of environment protection. Considering a durable developing strategy to Cd-based PV modules, this letter presents a recycling method of design based on Green 3R-concept, namely, Reducing products cost, Reusing materials, and recycling products. Therefore, a fine cycling economic development based on resource renewal for benign green environment will be established, and enhance the commercial progress of the Cd-based PV technology.