Electronic Waste Mitigation using Photovoltaic Systems

Solar energy is an infinite source of energy that, if properly harnessed, would make mankind devoid of using the traditional energy sources, which has been used for a long time. Solar energy has come a long way during last decades years. Advances in technology over the next few years will make solar energy much affordable. By 2030, solar will be the most important source of energy for power generation in many countries around the world. It will also have a positive impact on climate change and the environment. Advancements in technology introduced the production of millions of electronics items per day worldwide. These electronics items on completion of their lifecycle add to the electronic waste or e-waste. E-waste is a serious concern for global waste management agencies worldwide as due to their toxicity, neither can it be used in landfills nor left unattended. Various solutions have been explored by the researchers for the mitigation of e-waste. The use of solar charging in electronic systems has shown lots of promise. This paper discusses the impact of e-waste along with technologies to reduce it.