Australia’s Solar Panel Recycling Challenge and Market Outlook
Australia faces a looming crisis managing end-of-life (EOL) solar panels.1 As of 1 August 2023, Australia only recycles 17% of solar panel components, specifically the aluminium frame and junction box.2 The “remaining 83% of a solar panel’s materials (including glass, silicon and polymer back sheeting) are not currently recyclable in Australia”,3 and treated as waste.4 […]