GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, has published an industry brief looking at the end-of-life management of large-scale projects’ solar PV modules.
This opportunity brief is written for:
- Solar PV producers (i.e. manufacturers, importers, and brand owners) aiming to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Businesses looking to establish or expand solar PV end-of life solutions in South Africa.
The market for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in South Africa has continued to grow over the last decade. Growth has been seen in both the large-scale and embedded generation markets. The sustainable growth of the solar PV market not only requires a reliable and efficient supply chain, but also the effective and compliant end of life management and the development of a more circular solar PV industry
South Africa’s landfill ban on electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) necessitates alternative solutions for managing decommissioned end-of-life solar PV modules. As an importer or brand owner of solar PV modules, solar PV developers are legally required to take responsibility to ensure that any modules are returned, and repurposed or recycled by an accredited and licenced facility, after being used or damaged. Additionally, the influx of solar PV module waste expected from large-scale projects in the medium- to long-term presents a substantial opportunity to scale end-of-life management solutions.
To find out more, download the PDF at the top of this post.