Solar Installer Questionnaire — Solar PV Waste Disposal Study
Answer the consent and eligibility questions first, then share your solar waste management practices for academic research only.
Screening & Consent
I consent to participate in this study. I understand that my responses will be kept confidential, used for academic purposes only, and that I may skip any question or stop at any time.
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I consent to participate
I do not consent
Do you install residential solar PV systems in the Greater Bloubergstrand area?
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Yes
No
Background
How long have you been installing residential solar PV systems?
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Less than 1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than 5 years
Roughly how many residential installations do you handle per month?
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Awareness and Knowledge
What typically happens to solar panels, batteries, and inverters once they reach end-of-life or are removed from a client’s home?
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Are you aware of any legal requirements for disposing of solar waste, such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations or the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA)? If yes, please describe what you understand them to require.
Who is primarily responsible for disposing of obsolete solar equipment?
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The installer
The client/homeowner
The manufacturer or supplier
The municipality
Not sure
Current Practice
What do you typically do with old solar equipment when replacing or removing it?
Do you provide clients with guidance on how to dispose of old solar equipment?
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Yes
No
If yes, briefly describe the guidance you give.
Have you ever used a recycling service for solar components?
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Yes
No
If yes, which service did you use, and what was the process like?
Barriers
Which of the following are the biggest challenges in disposing of solar waste responsibly?
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Cost
Transport/logistics
Lack of nearby recycling facilities
Lack of clear regulations or guidance
Client indifference
Time constraints
Other
What would make responsible disposal easier for you as an installer?
Optional Follow-up
Anything else we should know about solar waste management in Greater Bloubergstrand?
WhatsApp number or email for optional follow-up
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