India’s First Solar Waste Playbook:
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released draft guidelines on June 4, 2025, for managing solar photovoltaic (PV) waste under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.Solar waste refers to end-of-life solar PV modules, panels, or cells discarded from use or manufacturing, now classified as CEEW 14 under e-waste rules. -India may generate over 34,600 tonnes of solar waste by 2030 due to accelerated installations across rooftops, floating, and ground-mounted parks.
