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In 2017, Benin adopted legislation aimed at attracting off-grid electricity providers to enable them to rapidly develop the sector. The country has also launched major rural electrification programs, distributing solar kits and installing more than 50 village mini-grids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The growing spread of these electrification solutions, which vary in quality, has now resulted in a significant number of end-of-life products (solar panels, batteries, lanterns, etc.). Today, it is estimated that by 2030, the amount of waste from solar technology will rise to more than 55,000 tons in Benin.<\/span><\/p>\n The amount of this waste to be treated is expected to increase exponentially, but no structured end-of-life management system exists to date. In fact, the management of solar electronic waste (SEW) is neither governed by a specific legal framework nor provided for in the budgets of energy access projects. To date, the systems in place for the collection of SEW are neither systematic nor centralized, and the environmental standards in force are not respected in the country by the informal sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As a result, the lack of suitable treatment solutions and local dismantling and material recovery capacity leads to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geres.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771228406704.jpeg” alt=”Women food processors in action” title_text=”1771228406704″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Although waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) represents a limited share of total waste volume, it accounts for up to 70%<\/strong> of its toxicity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In Benin, informal dismantling practices expose young people and women to hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, causing serious impacts on human health. These practices also contribute to soil, water, and air contamination, compromising the environmental benefits expected from the solar energy transition.<\/span><\/p>\n The structuring of the DES sector also represents a major social opportunity. It promotes the gradual inclusion of informal actors in safer value chains, creates decent local jobs, and develops technical skills in repair, reconditioning, and recycling. The 3R project thus aims to transform an environmental challenge into a lever for training, professional integration, and circular energy transition, by bringing together all stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n Enormous environmental and health risks are taken to recover a few valuable materials (plastics, aluminum, copper, etc.). Conversely, organized management of end-of-life solar equipment secures investments, improves the sustainability of companies’ business models, anticipates regulatory requirements, and strengthens the credibility of the off-grid sector at the national and international levels.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geres.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/815a5084-b82c-47e1-980f-d218ffd39381.jpg” alt=”actions benin 2021 climate deforestation geres” title_text=”815a5084-b82c-47e1-980f-d218ffd39381″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The 3R project aims to establish favorable conditions for the sustainable prevention and management of end-of-life solar photovoltaic equipment in Benin. To achieve this, Geres is developing its project around three main areas of action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prospective studies<\/b><\/p>\n Two prospective studies will be conducted to deepen knowledge of the sector, identify off-grid solar sector stakeholders and their needs, and characterize the available resource base. The second study will focus on defining a technical and economic model for the workshop(s) to be created or reinforced based on the pilot workshop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Framework for consultation between stakeholders<\/b><\/p>\n In order to bring together stakeholders and initiate productive dialogue, Geres will propose the establishment and management of a framework for consultation, particularly between private suppliers of solar products. This framework will facilitate the sharing of experiences and the definition and co-construction of the operating model for the ESH management workshop in Benin. This will be done in accordance with international rules and standards: ECREEE for ECOWAS, rules on the import and export of hazardous waste (Bamako and Balle Conventions).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pilot workshops\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Following the assessments carried out and the creation of a consultation framework bringing together stakeholders, Geres will propose the establishment of a pilot workshop on techniques for collecting and managing solar electronic waste. These workshops will focus in particular on the reconditioning, repair, and recycling of components such as photovoltaic panels, batteries, and cables, among others. Led by local actors, these workshops will also enable the development of technical skills for their specific activities at all stages of the value chain. This support covers the acquisition of equipment for the treatment and recycling of solar electronic waste and financial support for the operational expenses of the stakeholders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geres.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771228411986-1.jpeg” alt=”actions benin 2021 climate deforestation geres” title_text=”1771228411986″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The 3R project benefits a range of public, private, and community actors involved in the solar energy and waste management value chain in Benin.<\/span><\/p>\n Technical partners <\/b><\/p>\n Companies :<\/b> The Franco-Beninese consortium Les Soleils du B\u00e9nin (G\u00e9n\u00e9rale du Solaire<\/a><\/strong> & Aress<\/a><\/strong>), Mionwa (Powergen<\/a><\/strong> & Sunkofa<\/a><\/strong>), Weziza 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