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U.S. Department Of Energy·Idaho

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

Closes 11/8/2026$500k – $2MRequest for Proposal
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Description

This opportunity seeks to license an electrochemical recycling technology that extracts tellurium and cadmium from end‑of‑life CdTe photovoltaic modules. The process generates oxidants in‑situ, eliminating the need for bulk hydrogen peroxide and reducing environmental impact while producing high‑purity metals for reuse in solar module manufacturing. The licensee would be responsible for further development, scale‑up, and commercialization of the technology. • Electro‑chemical in‑situ oxidant generation replaces traditional acid leaching with bulk H₂O₂. • Direct recovery of tellurium metal and cadmium suitable for reintegration into photovoltaic production. • Technology aligns with circular‑economy and renewable‑energy goals, offering a lower‑carbon recycling pathway for CdTe solar panels.

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Contact

Javier Martinez

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
8/24/2026
Closes
11/8/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Renewable Energy
NAICS
562920
Solicitation №
BA-1601

Budget estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

No contract value is disclosed. Based on typical licensing deals for novel recycling technologies and the need for scale‑up, pilot plant, and commercialization support, a reasonable estimate would be in the mid‑hundreds of thousands to low‑single‑million dollar range. Factors influencing the budget include the size of the license (exclusive vs. non‑exclusive), required engineering services, and potential milestone payments tied to metal recovery volumes.

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