Swansea University

Introducing APOLLO consortium member - SU - Swansea University.

SU, founded in 1920, is a globally renowned institution with a long-standing tradition of excellence in research and education. The SU's mission is to create an environment where groundbreaking research directly addresses global challenges in areas such as health, sustainability, and innovation.

A leader in the circular economy and energy technologies, SU is dedicated to creating positive societal impacts by aligning its research with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. SU’s vision is to be a truly global institution while remaining deeply rooted in the local community.

SU aims to provide high-quality teaching that nurtures independent thinking and adaptability to the changing world. Its strategic focus is on being a principled, socially responsible, and entrepreneurial institution that collaborates with industry to drive innovation and economic growth.

SU leads Work Package 10 (Environmental and Circular Business Modelling) and Work Packages 12 and 13 (Exploitation and Communication), delivering key reports on environmental impacts, dissemination, and data management. The Applied Photochemistry Group at SU brings extensive experience in lifecycle analysis and circular economy research for energy technologies.

Moreover, in the APOLLO project, SU will:

• Conduct a Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) using SimaPro to quantify the environmental impacts of materials and processes.

• Ensure APOLLO devices are designed with end-of-life (EoL) considerations and circular economy principles in mind.

• Carry out a tear-down analysis of existing PV modules and evaluate remanufacturing strategies.