Technology Licensing Opportunity: Electrochemical Recycling Technology for Sustainable Recovery of Tellerium and Cadmium from CdTE Photovoltaics
| Agency | Department of Energy |
| Contracting office | Battelle Energy Alliance–doe Cntr |
| Place of performance | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Type of notice | Special notice |
| Set-aside | None, open to all businesses |
| Response deadline | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Posted | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Solicitation number | BA-1601 |
| NAICS code | 562920, Materials Recovery Facilities |
Summary from the notice
Electrochemical Recycling Technology for Sustainable Recovery of Tellurium and Cadmium from CdTe Photovoltaics In-situ oxidant generation reduces chemical use and environmental impact in solar module recycling Technology Summary This 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 (H?O?) 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 H?O? 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 H?O? 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 b…
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