UP: Solar recycling needs transparency

European industry association PV Cycle estimates a 10 MW solar site will eventually produce 700 tons of waste material. It is becoming increasingly clear that PV modules need end-of-life protocols – for the technology and material processing, and the regulatory environment.

Issue 09 – 2024 | Moving in circles

Much of the low-hanging fruit has already been picked when it comes to PV module recycling. Aluminum and copper are easily recycled.

Photo: Soren

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