Final report on the activities conducted to establish a program for end-of-life management of photovoltaic modules and energy storage systems

Abstract

This document is in regard to the activities conducted to establish a program for end-of-life management of photovoltaic modules and energy storage systems (or solar panels). Pursuant to R-116, H.4100, the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 General Appropriations Act, Part 1B, Section 34, Proviso 34.62, the Department of Health and Environmental Control must submit a final report with findings, including stakeholder input, to the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Chairman of the House Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee by no later than June 30, 2022. This final report details the research and recommendations of the Department after considering the six matters described by Proviso 34.62 and conducting a stakeholder group with representatives from the solar industry, local governments, the solid waste industry, environmentalists, recyclers, and other interested parties. It also provides an update on ongoing regulation development efforts.