Opportunities and Challenges in Solar Photovoltaic Waste Management

Abstract

With the current global overexploitation and depletion of coal resources, it has become necessary to shift toward renewable energy sources to fulfil the world's energy requirements. Among these alternatives, solar energy stands out as the most promising solution. The sun, known for its life-enhancing properties, showers the Earth with an abundant amount of energy. In the case of India, for instance, the country receives an impressive 5000 trillion kWh of energy annually, with a substantial portion of the nation enjoying daily solar radiation ranging from 4 to 7 kWh per square meter. India has demonstrated worthy expertise in harnessing solar energy. Following coal extraction, solar energy developed as the most dependable and widespread energy source capable of meeting the world's energy demands. The study addresses the essential facts of solar waste management as it currently exists in India in addition to the challenges related to managerial policy. Waste management will improve as solar panel installations expand.