This sheet is collecting the module composition and other model data as used in other literature sources to approximate waste composition.

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Mahmoudi, Australia 2019

Dominguez & Geyer, Mexico 2017

8 manufacturers datasheets

21 *grown 0.3% last decade

y = 5E+20e^(-0.021x) (ish)

3 factor functions, Fig.1.A, based on industry and lit data

3 scenarios with different failure rates and lifetimes, including bathtub curve

Weibull shape factor (regular)

Equation Mass Factor:

482667855953696000000*e(-0.0214646902984754*x)

FOR VALIDATION LATER

efficiency

2014.... 2030?

Power Per Module

Mass per Module

Glass Per Module

Glass per Meter Square

Efficiency

Area of Module