India confronts a severe dilemma with the growing volume of solar photovoltaic (PV) waste as it strives for a solar capacity of 292 GW by 2030.
A report released by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) emphasises the crucial importance of waste management.
The report highlights the environmental, economic, and social benefits of prudent solar PV waste management. With minerals like silicon, copper, tellurium, and cadmium present in discarded modules, recycling is critical for lowering import dependency and improving mineral security.
Recent revisions to electronic waste standards that include solar cells and modules demonstrate a rising awareness of the problem. The paper includes detailed estimates of solar waste in India, predicting a large increase between 2030 and 2050.
Recommendations include creating a comprehensive database of installed solar capacity, releasing safe waste management recommendations, and encouraging producers to create regulatory-compliant collection and storage facilities. These initiatives are critical to tackling India's growing solar waste issue.
A CSR Initiative of
Designed and Executed by
Implemented by
Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.
