| Title |
Managing end-of-life solar photovoltaic e-waste in India: A circular economy approach |
| ID_Doc |
1912 |
| Authors |
Gautam, A; Shankar, R; Vrat, P |
| Title |
Managing end-of-life solar photovoltaic e-waste in India: A circular economy approach |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.12.034 |
| Abstract |
This paper deals with strategic management of end-of-life (EOL) solar photovoltaic (PV) e-waste generated in developing countries like India. SMEs play an essential role in applying a circular economy for e-waste. The present study mainly focuses on developing an organized recycling infrastructure in India for solar PV EOL ewaste and its balance of systems. The economy and weight share of twenty-one metals present in the solar PV systems have been discussed in the research. Further, the study designs a circular supply chain for e-waste, followed by a cost-benefit analysis for the recycling of EOL solar PV to attract SME investors. The paper has used material flow analysis for managing e-waste as per the requirement of a circular economy for designing recycling, remanufacturing, refurbishing strategy, and assessment of resource-efficient regulations. The research would help policymakers to modify or develop afresh policies like extended producer responsibility and producer responsibility organizations. |
| Author Keywords |
Solar PV; E-waste; Circular economy; Circular supply chain; Recycling |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000741837900010 |
| WoS Category |
Business |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
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