Electrical Revolution: Solar Cell / Modules

Solar cell e-waste management

The India’s total installed capacity of solar energy till march 31, 2014 was 2.28 GW and as November 30, 2023, cumulative installed capacity reached 72.31 GW. The ministry of environment, forest and climate change, government of India has notified e – waste management rules, 2022 on 2^nd November, 2022. As per rules, every manufacturer and producer of solar modules / cells / panels shall

Solar e-waste management rules

Registration on the portal
Store solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells waste generated up to the year 2034-2035 as per the guidelines laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board in this regard
File annual returns in the laid down form on the portal on or before the end of the year to which the return relates up to year 2034-2035
Ensure that the processing of the waste other than solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells shall be done as per the applicable rules or guidelines for the time being in force
Ensure that the inventory of solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells shall be put in place distinctly on portal
Comply with standard operating procedure and guidelines laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board in this regard.
The recycler of solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells shall be mandated for recovery of material as laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board in this regard.
Ensure earmarking or allocation of industrial space or shed for e-waste dismantling and recycling in the existing and upcoming industrial park, estate and industrial clusters

Reference: E-waste mangement govt rules pdf