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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 SAM #8689
SPECIAL NOTICE

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

Notice Date

9/8/2025 11:33:17 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
 

Contracting Office

BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE�DOE CNTR Idaho Falls ID 83415 USA
 

ZIP Code

83415
 

Solicitation Number

BA-1601
 

Response Due

10/8/2025 11:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

10/23/2025
 

Point of Contact

Javier Martinez
 

E-Mail Address

javier.martinez@inl.gov
(javier.martinez@inl.gov)
 

Description

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 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. Sustainable metals recovery: Broader potential for hydrometallurgical extraction of critical elements. Circular economy strategies: Supports renewable energy companies seeking closed-loop manufacturing.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/d0b368d8e13a4f0296bfe865b2d1b81a/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA

Zip Code: 83401

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07581349-F 20250910/250908230040 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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