INDUSTRY I REGULATIONS
Impact on PV from WEEE
The WEEE directive, (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment), is set to come into force and will impact all PV and solar manufacturers wishing to manufacture or sell in the EU. Despite fears in some quarters there may not be a need for PV companies to provide a complete take back program for solar and PV products according to consultants take-e-way GmbH.
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ffects of the WEEE Recast on PV manufacturers and importers will begin to imapct all European companmies and will includea number of changes.
As soon as the revised directive of the European Parliament and of the council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE directive) is binding for all manufacturers and importers of solar and PV modules, the producers will need assistance in particular when implementing the German version of the WEEE directive, the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).
After the implementation of the “WEEE2” in the European Union, the requirements and obligations are required before selling solar and PV modules. This will be required not only when recycling but will continue formany years of operation.
Germany in particular will require PV manufacturers and importers to provide a guaranty that they are protected from insolvency for the expected sales volume. Companies will also be obliged to maintain comprehensive reporting and registration obligations. It will also be necessary to provide an extensive
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