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What happens when solar panels wear out?

The demand for solar energy is increasing, which means we need to speed up our solution to recycling solar panels.

A reality check about solar panel waste and the effects on human health

The coming surge in photovoltaic panel waste is tiny compared to other categories, and most health concerns about solar equipment are unfounded.

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Why the feared wave of solar panel waste may be smaller and arrive later than we expected

Researchers say improvements in solar panels mean we need to change expectations about when they’ll need to be repurposed or recycled.

Solar panels are starting to die. What will we do with the megatons of toxic trash?

Solar panels are starting to die. What will we do with the megatons of toxic trash?

Most solar manufacturers claim their panels will last for about 25 years. That means the solar e-waste glut is coming.
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