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100			_aAllwin M.
245		0	_aSolar Photovoltaic Modules : A Disposable Problem - Assessment of Solar Power Plants in Ramanathapuram District
260			_aBangalore _bNLSIU _c2020
300			_a53p.
505			_aContents 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.
700			_aDr. Pradeep J. Ramavath - Guide
856			_uhttps://dans.nls.ac.in/handle/123456789/131
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