Table 15 Normalized results for the workers' stakeholder group
Indicator # | Indicator name | Normalized value | Indicator narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Child labor involvement in any life-cycle activity | 1.00 | The scope of analysis is limited to the use and end of the life cycle, which are both happening in the U.S.; thus, it is not expected to have child labor involved |
6 | Health hazard from emissions during any life-cycle activity | 0.00 | Only the use and end-of-life phases are considered, based on the goal and scope of the analysis; proper disposing of solar panels is essential due to the toxicity of materials used in solar panels; the U.S. lacks an established infrastructure to safely dispose of such materials, other than landfills [79] |
10 | Occupational health and safety (measured by the number of accidents) | 0.99 | Rooftop solar is more dangerous than nuclear and wind energy-producing industries, based on the number of accidents [137] |
12 | Potential of technology to affect health and safety of workers during the end-of-life phase | 0.00 | Recycling and handling of solar panels involve the use of very toxic materials and the production of electronic waste [91] |
Average stakeholder group value | 0.50 | ||