Solar PV and Battery Waste Management

1. Your New Organization 

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.

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 operationalising 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.

The objective of this assignment is to provide technical, analytical, and coordination support to ISA’s Programme 8
activities, with a specific responsibility for operationalising 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.

The consultant will support Programme 8 and SUNRISE across the following areas:

• 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.

• 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 on boarding and engagement

o Coordination of expert interactions and thematic discussions

o Documentation of outcomes and best practices

• Support organisation of roundtables, consultations, and working group meetings under SUNRISE.

• Serve as a focal point for coordination between ISA, SUNRISE stakeholders, and partner organisations.

• Conduct stakeholder mapping across the solar and battery value chain, including manufacturers, recyclers,
waste handlers, regulators, financiers, and technology providers.

• Engage with government agencies, private sector stakeholders, recyclers, industry associations, and
international partners to support programme objectives.

• Translate stakeholder inputs into actionable technical and policy recommendations.

• Support development and delivery of knowledge products, including reports, guidelines, toolkits, case
studies, and best -practice repositories related to solar PV and battery waste management.

• Contribute to technical materials, presentations, and session content for ISA -led engagements at regional
and global platforms.

• Support documentation, reporting, and progress tracking for Programme 8 and SUNRISE activities.

• Support ISA teams in planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of Programme 8 activities.

• Assist in preparation of concept notes, technical briefs, and partner engagement materials.

• Provide timely inputs across multiple parallel workstreams, adapting to evolving priorities and deadlines.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Lead - Programme 8 – Solar PV and Battery Waste
Management, ISA Secretariat, and will coordinate closely with relevant internal teams and SUNRISE stakeholders.

Only those individuals who fulfil the following qualifying criteria are eligible to respond.

• Master's/PhD degree in Solar Energy, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Circular
Economy, Energy Policy, or a related field from a recognised Institute or university with five years of work
experience.

• Previous experience in solar PV and/or battery waste management, recycling, refurbishment, or repowering
of electronic goods is must.

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement is mandatory, including working with government
bodies, private sector entities, recyclers, industry associations, or international organisations. Experience
working in intergovernmental, multilateral, or development programmes is an advantage.

• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills in English, with the ability to simplify complex
concepts for diverse audiences—from technical experts to senior policymakers.