End-of-Life Management of Photovoltaic Modules in Bangladesh

This paper represents the upcoming vital issue of the end-of-life management of waste generated by the photovoltaic module for Bangladesh. Due to inadequate sources of conventional fossil fuel, Bangladesh government is looking forward to producing electricity from renewable sources, especially solar energy. As the PV power generation is increasing with time, so will the volume of obsolete PV panels. Growing PV panel waste presents a new environmental challenge, but also unprecedented opportunities to create value and pursue new economic avenues. The PV waste management regulation of different regions of the world is presented here and in line of those a guideline is constructed for Bangladesh. From the available data it is found that proper PV-waste management can unlock a large stock of raw materials and other valuable components. Proper management and recycling can at a time protect our environment from being polluted by the PV-waste, also it will support considerable economic value creation by adding financial support to our economy.