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Lead-free PV

Should lead still be used in solar? Are there realistic alternatives? These are the questions pv magazine is seeking to answer throughout the fourth quarter of 2019, as part of our newly launched UP sustainability initiative.

By

Becky Beetz

16 Sep 2019

Image: SunPower

Lead (Pb) is a hazardous element which poses threats to both the environment and human health. It has been phased out of many products since its toxicity was recognized in the late 19th century. Yet the majority of solar modules still employ the heavy metal, and its usage is not set to decline any time …

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