Consultant – Solar PV and Battery Waste Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an intergovernmental organization of 125 Member Countries working to accelerate the deployment of solar energy to achieve universal energy access, energy security, and a sustainable, low-carbon future. Co-founded by India and France under the Paris Agreement, ISA serves as a platform for cooperation among solar rich nations to mobilize investments, build capacity, and promote innovation in solar energy deployment across the Global South.
Its mission is to unlock solar investments by 2030, while reducing technology and financing costs. Through initiatives across agriculture, health, transport, and power generation, ISA Member Countries are driving change by shaping policies, sharing best practices, setting standards, and mobilising investments.
2. About the program
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is implementing Programme 8 – Solar PV and Battery Waste Management to support its Member Countries in addressing the growing challenge of end-of-life (EoL) management of solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems. The programme promotes safe, environmentally sound, and economically viable approaches for collection, recycling, repurposing, and disposal, aligned with circular economy principles.
In line with this objective, ISA launched SUNRISE – Solar Upcycling Network for Recycling Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement at the ISA Assembly 2025 as a global platform to convene stakeholders, share best practices, and accelerate collaboration on solar and battery waste management. ISA is currently ope rationalising SUNRISE as a key delivery mechanism under Programme 8, including the establishment and long-term sustenance of a SUNRISE Community of Practice (CoP).
To support Programme 8 implementation and the operationalisation of SUNRISE, ISA seeks to engage a Consultant – Solar PV and Battery Waste Management.
3. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to provide technical, analytical, and coordination support to ISA’s Programme 8 activities, with a specific responsibility for ope rationalising and sustaining the SUNRISE platform and its Community of Practice. The consultant will support knowledge development, stakeholder engagement, policy inputs, and programme delivery across Member Countries, working in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
4. Scope of Work
The consultant will support Programme 8 and SUNRISE across the following areas:
A. Technical & Analytical Support
• Provide technical inputs on e-waste management, recycling systems, repurposing, refurbishment, and repowering of electronic or semiconductor goods, with relevance to solar PV modules and battery storage systems.
• Support assessments of waste management frameworks, recycling capacities, and technology readiness in Member Countries.
• Contribute to technical notes, analytical briefs, and background papers related to solar PV and battery waste management and circular economy approaches.
B. Policy & Regulatory Support
• Support development of policy guidance and regulatory frameworks for safe handling, collection, storage, transportation, recycling, and disposal of solar PV and battery waste.
• Assist in reviewing and benchmarking international regulations, standards, and compliance mechanisms related to e-waste and renewable energy waste streams.
• Provide country-specific policy inputs and advisory notes, as required.
C. Operationalisation of SUNRISE & Community of Practice
• Support the operationalisation of the SUNRISE platform, ensuring it functions as an effective coordination and knowledge-sharing mechanism under Programme 8.
• Lead the development, management, and long-term sustenance of the SUNRISE Community of Practice, including:
o Stakeholder onboarding and engagement
o Coordination of expert interactions and thematic discussions
o Documentation of outcomes and best practices
• Support organisation of round tables, consultations, and working group meetings under SUNRISE.
• Serve as a focal point for coordination between ISA, SUNRISE stakeholders, and partner organisations.
D. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
• Conduct stakeholder…
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