Regulacje prawne dla sektora energetycznego związane z recyklingiem wybranych instalacji odnawialnych źródeł energii
Legal regulations for the energy sector related to the recycling of selected renewable energy installations
Author(s): Laura PytlińskaSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: renewable energy sources; circular economy; energy efficiency; sustainability
Summary/Abstract: The article addresses issues related to the analysis of legal regulations concerning the managementof the increasing amount of electrical and electronic waste, including components ofrenewable energy installations such as photovoltaic panels and wind turbines, which constitutea rapidly growing waste stream in the European Union. A key focus of the article is the emphasison the importance of Member States striving to achieve a zero-emission economic policy, energyefficiency, and a circular economy. The article provides a detailed discussion of the challengesassociated with improving the recycling process of installations, particularly wind turbines andphotovoltaic panels at the end of their operational life, from which only certain materials can beeffectively recovered. The article highlights European Union and national regulations concerningthe management of selected waste, including requirements for the collection and processingof used equipment, as well as the principles of producer responsibility for its disposal andprocessing.
Journal: Prawne Problemy Górnictwa i Ochrony Środowiska
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 1-16
- Page Count: 16
- Language: Polish
