Understanding the Knowledge Gap: Solar PV Waste Management
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Authors
Saha, Uttam
Issue Date
21/03/2018
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Energy , Environment , Health , Urban , Waste Management
Alternative Title
Abstract
The Government of Bangladesh is promoting solar
electricity generating technology, and installing
various Nano-grid, micro-grid systems countrywide.
Many components, used in solar technology are
reaching their end-life, and contributing to an
accumulation of e-waste. The majority of the e-waste
generated in Bangladesh gets recycled through
unregulated informal channels in a casual manner by
unskilled workers. Research we have reviewed shows
that there are significant adverse impacts on health,
safety, and environmental issues. Therefore, coming
up with laws and policies relating to the management
of solar technology related e-waste has become a
priority task.
Practical Action and LCEDN have studied this issue
and the research available and are pleased to make
some recommendations.
Description
Practical Action and LCEDN have studied the issue of solar e-waste disposal and recycling in Bangladesh and presents the recommendations based on the research.