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To increase efforts in research and development, standardization of

lasting batteries.

analyses.

generators.

recycling sector.

developing countries.

ecotoxicological risks.

Table 4. Aligning the photovoltaic industry with the principles of sustainable development The informed acceptance of the public, including the public authorities, would have a definitive impact on the decision-making powers (Hirschl, 2005). Information, awareness raising and education would serve to optimize the understanding, reception and adaption

manufacturing procedures, more encouraging redemption policies, better penetration of PV systems, development of smart grids, long-

To increase occupational health and safety, technological innovations, reduction even elimination of potentially toxic compounds, policy to reduce emissions and spills, emission control, performance of exhaustive risk

To reduce hybrid systems using diesel

To refine the assessment of the life cycle. Organization of the waste management and

To implement a one-stop-shop system to facilitate administrative procedures.

Technological innovation to limit the use of fossil energy and raw materials, increased contribution of manufacturers and better organization of the photovoltaic sector.

Reduction of potentially toxic compounds, more elaborate analyses of toxicological and

To generalize rural electrification in

principles Level of adherence Recommendations

Several

**Average** 

Price of solar electricity still not competitive.

**Average to good**  Possible accidents, reduction of GHG, toxic

**Good to very good**  No eco-visibility, good integration in space.

Use of potentially toxic

processes still difficult.

**Average to good**  Solar resource ubiquitous; onerous

**Average to good**  There is little

documentation about certain emissions**.** 

Clearly advantageous compared to fossil energies, lack of data about emissions, waste

substances.

**Average** 

**Average**  Administrative

systems.

**Average** 

and recycling**.** 

components.

Economic efficiency

Health and safety

Quality of life

Precaution Prevention

Subsidiarity/ delegation

Equity and social solidarity

Environmental protection

Preservation of biodiversity and respect the ecosystems

of PV systems.

Despite the fact that photovoltaic conversion is still under developed, it is certainly a technology that will progress in a sustained manner since the prospects of this technology are favourable and appealing. Generating few or no greenhouse gases during the operating stage, producing no sound pollution, able to be integrated both aesthetically and functionally into the urban landscape, it should generate more interest and surpass, in an intelligent manner, the technical and technological limitations.

It is crucial to back research and development on persistent considerations to potential health effects and environmental impacts. This is also a means for driving progress in a sector that has already reached the boiling point. Humankind, which absolutely must deal with the depletion of fossil resources and the increasingly obvious consequences of greenhouse gas emissions, has neither the means nor the time to waffle.

The conciliation of the photovoltaic industry with the principles of sustainable development, its integration in the clean energy mix, based on social acceptability and international solidarity are obvious requirements. PV conversion should be able to develop an advantageous place both in the global energy landscape and in the urban landscape while being the preferred candidate for energy equity despite the unequal distribution of solar layer around the globe.
