Contents
Abbreviations;
List of Tables;
List of Illustrations;
1. Introduction;
1.1 Structure;
1.1.1 Organisation of the Dissertation;
2. Literature Review;
2.1 Photovolatic Technology;
2.1.1 Crystalline Silicon;
2.1.2 Thin-film Panels;
2.2 Impacts of Photovoltaic Waste;
2.2.1 Hazardous Materials;
2.2.2 Resource Loss;
2.3 Socio-Economic Impacts of Solar PV;
2.4 Extended Producer Responsibility as a Management Tool;
2.4.1 Types of Responsibilities;
2.4.2 Common features of an EPR programme;
3. Research Methodology;
3.1 Research Design;
3.1.1 Scope & Approach;
3.1.2 Data Analysis;
3.2 Research Problem;
3.3 Research Objectives;
3.4 Research Questions;
4. Location of Study;
5. Findings and Analysis;
5.1 PV Panels-End of Life Management;
5.1.1 Life cycle stages of PV;
5.1.2 PV waste recycling;
5.2 Indian Context;
5.2.1 Energy Demand Supply Gap;
5.2.2 Solar PV manufacturing;
5.2.3 Research & development in solar PV;
5.3 Regulatory Structure in India;
5.4 Stakeholders and Responsibilities;
5.4.1 Consumers;
5.4.2 Producers;
5.4.3 Government;
5.4.4 Society;
5.5 India’s Position with respect to EPR;
5.5.1 Constitutional Perspective of EPR in India;
5.5.2 Existing Challenges for Adoption of EPR;
5.6 Limitations of Study;
6. Policy Recommendations and Conclusion;
6.1 Regulatory Framework;
6.2 Financing;
6.3 Operational Infrastructure;
6.4 Way Forward;
6.4.1 6R principle;
6.4.2 B2B Cooperation;
6.5 Conclusion;
Appendices;
Appendix 1: Interview Schedule for Expert Interviews;
References and Bibliography.