Technology Licensing Opportunity: Electrochemical Recycling Technology for Sustainable... Tender

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Country: USA

Summary: Technology Licensing Opportunity: Electrochemical Recycling Technology for Sustainable Recovery of Tellerium and Cadmium from CdTE Photovoltaics

Deadline: 08 Oct 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 125932494

Document Ref. No.: BA-1601

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Electrochemical Recycling Technology for Sustainable Recovery of Tellurium and Cadmium from CdTe PhotovoltaicsIn-situ oxidant generation reduces chemical use and environmental impact in solar module recycling

Technology SummaryThis technology enables electrochemical extraction and recovery of tellurium (Te) and cadmium (Cd) from end-of-life and manufacturing scrap cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic cells. Unlike current recycling methods that rely on externally supplied hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in acid leaching, this process generates oxidants in situ from oxygen or air using electrochemical methods. The approach decreases reliance on bulk chemicals and significantly lowers the carbon footprint of recycling operations, while still producing Te metal and Cd suitable for reuse in photovoltaic manufacturing.

Problem Addressed

High environmental footprint of current CdTe PV recycling due to reliance on H₂O₂ production and use.

Supply chain and logistics burden from transporting and storing bulk chemicals.

Growing need for sustainable recycling as CdTe photovoltaics expand in deployment.

Solution

Electrochemical in-situ generation of oxidants eliminates external H₂O₂ sourcing.

Direct recovery of Te metal and Cd for reintegration into module production.

Electricity-driven process supports integration with renewable or nuclear power, lowering lifecycle emissions.

Key Advantages

Reduced environmental impact: Avoids carbon-intensive bulk chemical manufacturing.

Lower logistical burden: Minimizes transportation and storage of hazardous oxidants.

Clean energy compatible: Process can run on renewable or low-carbon electricity.

Next-generation mining model: Enables sustainable materials recovery aligned with circular economy goals.

Market Applications

CdTe photovoltaic recycling: Direct application to commercial operations, such as First Solar-s module recovery.

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Notice ID : BA-1601
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Department/Ind. Agency : ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTR
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Sep 08, 2025 12:33 pm MDT
Original Response Date: Oct 08, 2025 12:00 pm MDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Oct 23, 2025
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Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: F999 - OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
NAICS Code: 562920 - Materials Recovery Facilities

Place of Performance: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 USA

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