RESEARCH ON ON-SITE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL AND RESOURCE UTILIZATION STRATEGIES OF WASTE PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS IN DESERT PHOTOVOLTAIC INDUSTRY
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Abstract
Background and Purpose: As the desert photovoltaic industry rapidly expands, managing end-of-life photovoltaic panels has become an urgent environmental and logistical challenge. This study focuses on developing on-site and localized strategies for their disposal and resource recovery, aiming to support sustainable industry growth and ecological protection in fragile desert regions. Methods: The research analyzes the current status of waste panel generation and its environmental impacts. It further evaluates existing disposal and recycling technologies, while identifying key technical, economic, and logistical barriers specific to implementing these solutions in remote desert environments. Results: The analysis confirms that while recycling technologies exist, their application in deserts is hindered by high costs, inadequate infrastructure, and complex operational challenges. Significant obstacles to establishing viable local processing systems were systematically identified. Conclusion: To overcome these barriers, integrated strategies are essential. The study concludes that a combination of policy support, technological innovation adapted to desert conditions, and enhanced industrial collaboration is crucial. These measures can transform waste management into a resource opportunity, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the desert photovoltaic industry.