Management of E-Waste Emanating from Use of Solar Photovoltaic Powered Systems at End-of-Life in the Niger Delta Area, Nigeria

Abstract

There are concerns on the amount of decommissioned solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems devices getting into waste streams but with feeble management strategies in place. This paper evaluated the management of e-waste emanating from the use of solar PV powered systems at their end-of-life in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria using 90 intermediary stakeholders. The findings confirmed that the deployed management strategies were eccentric, inadequate, lacked sustainability and degrades the environment. Respondents were unaware and lack good understanding in applying appropriate management strategies for wastes from decommissioned solar PV power systems. An action framework for executing and enforcement management strategies for these wastes was developed for the study area.