Compilation of solar container energy conservation and environmental protection policy documents

Are there regulations & guidelines for managing solar PV EOL waste?

As of March 2023, various states in the United States have promogulated regulations and guidelines for managing EOL waste from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The regulations and guidelines for managing solar PV EOL waste in particular states follow.

What are solar PV end-of-life waste management and recycling regulations?

Table 2. Solar PV end-of-life waste management and recycling regulations in China and the USA. The GB/T 38,785-2020 standard provides technical requirements for recycling thin-film photovoltaic modules and reusing them for building use. Furthermore, China has also established other standards and guidelines for the management of EOL PV waste.

What are Colorado's solar PV EOL waste management regulations?

Colorado: Colorado's solar PV EOL waste management regulations require manufacturers to provide a plan for collecting and recycling solar PV EOL waste. The plan must include specific targets for collection and recycling, and manufacturers must submit annual reports on their progress toward meeting these targets.

Which countries have EOL solar PV waste management standards?

In addition to the National Solid Waste Law, China has developed a series of EOL PV waste management standards. Table 2. Solar PV end-of-life waste management and recycling regulations in China and the USA. The GB/T 38,785-2020 standard provides technical requirements for recycling thin-film photovoltaic modules and reusing them for building use.

What are the energy conservation policies of buildings?

In the energy sector, the energy conservation policies of buildings (ECPB) comprise a combination of national plans, laws and mandatory regulations for energy conservation . They are widely accepted as having been effective in improving national energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions [, , ].

Do China and the US face different challenges in solar PV end-of-life waste management?

In the US, federal regulations and guidelines such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and state-specific hazardous waste programs, universal waste rules, and waste recycling programs are enacted. The findings of this study indicate that China and the US face distinct challenges in solar PV end-of-life waste management.