Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Bergado, Miriam B. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Assessment of Philippines’ preparedness in handling the decommissioned PV module waste |
| Date Issued | 4 July 2022 |
| Abstract | In compliance with the minimization of CO2 emission in the Philippines, a solar power plant has been installed in various parts of the country. However, this development will produce waste that will lead to solid waste management problems if not properly handled. Therefore, to avoid predicaments in the future, there is a need to assess the Philippines’ preparedness in handling decommissioned PV waste and strategize towards proper management of the said waste. Thus, this study was done to estimate the decommissioned PV module waste generated in the coming years. Tests were applied to help in establishing guidelines that will be consistent with existing laws of the country. Results showed that in 2050, utility-scale facilities alone could create 962,000 tons of decommissioned PV module waste. In 2040, the country will have generated 12,310 tons, more than enough to operate a recycling plant. The tests applied to indicate that the majority of RCRA 8 heavy metals are present in PV modules. The composite sample's lead (Pb) content was found to exceed the US EPA allowable limits of 5.0 ppm. Analytical techniques such as SWOT analysis, Focus Group Discussion and readiness assessment were employed to assess the country’s readiness to handle decommissioned PV Module waste based on the guidelines provided for in RA 9003 and RA 6969, and it was found that, currently, the Philippines is not yet ready to manage the said waste. Subsequent actions are still needed to ensure that the recycling industry specializing in managing PV wastes can be established on time. |
| Degree Course | MS Environmental Engineering |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | E-waste; waste management; hazardous waste; PV module waste; environmental issues |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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