REVERSE POLICY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PLATES: CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE DISPOSAL AND REUSE

Abstract

The current national scenario and the expected growth of photovoltaic generation show the need to make a more in-depth assessment of the impacts that this new form of generation produces. The reason was to analyze how reverse policies can be structured and implemented, highlighting the challenges of sustainable disposal and the opportunities for reusing components. The qualitative, exploratory and descriptive method of bibliographic nature was chosen based on information available in academic articles, government reports and publications from institutions linked to energy and the environment, from the last 10 years (between 2014 and 2023). The study showed that, when assessing the environmental impact of a photovoltaic solar plant, it is essential to consider several factors that cover its entire life cycle, from the manufacture of the solar panels to their installation, operation and dismantling, as each stage presents a different set of influences on the surrounding ecosystem and the planet as a whole. He also highlighted that, given the current national scenario and the expected growth of photovoltaic generation, it is necessary to make a more in-depth assessment of the impacts that this new form of generation has. The challenges must be faced by implementing the recommended strategies and by implementing public environmental policies to protect the ecosystem. Throughout the life cycle of solar energy, the environmental impact of solar energy can be mitigated and managed effectively, meeting the imperatives of energy security, economic security, prosperity and environmental sustainability.