Technology Licensing Opportunity: Electrochemical Recycling Technology for Sustainable Recovery of Tellerium and Cadmium from CdTE Photovoltaics
Energy · BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE�DOE CNTR
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation BA-1601 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 24, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
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What the notice says
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 electrochemi… (show all)
cal 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.
Who won similar work
8 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Energy), same product/service code (PSC) F999.
Single-winner award sizes (8): middle half $4.3M to $339.0M, median $16.1M; range $246K to $3.0B.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC | 4 | $3.1B | Jan 16, 2026 |
| BWXT Ordnance Tennessee, Inc. | 1 | $1.2B | Sep 30, 2025 |
| ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LLC | 1 | $9.7M | Dec 23, 2025 |
| TECHNICAL RESOURCES GROUP INC. | 1 | $4.4M | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Ahtna Link Technical Services JV, LLC | 1 | $246K | Aug 10, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- Aug 10, 2026Ahtna Link Technical Services JV, LLC$246KF--Request for quote for a site characterization plan for the Witherspoon SAS
- Jan 16, 2026WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC$22.5MF--Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management (EM) West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) Phase 1B
- Dec 23, 2025ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LLC$9.7MF--Technical Assistance Contract(s) EMCBC-NY
- Sep 30, 2025BWXT Ordnance Tennessee, Inc.$1.2BF--High Purity Depleted Uranium HPDU Production Srvs
- Jun 18, 2025WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC$53.0MF--Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management (EM) West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) Phase 1B
- Dec 31, 2024TECHNICAL RESOURCES GROUP INC.$4.4MF--DOE Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program
- Nov 1, 2024WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC$3.9MF--Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Managemen
- Oct 31, 2024WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC$3.0BF--Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Managemen
Competitive landscape
For the 5 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Energy, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Energy, Dept of job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
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- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 75 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
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