Solar panel waste crisis deepens

The solar energy industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the global installed capacity of solar panels reaching 2.4 terawatts by the end of 2025, enough to power more than a billion homes. As this expansion continues, an increasing problem has emerged: waste from panels reaching the end of their operational life, which is expected to exceed 200 million tons by 2050. These panels contain valuable and hazardous materials such as silver, copper, and cadmium. Significant efforts are underway to develop recycling technologies and implement regulations in the European Union and China to reduce environmental impact and realize economic benefits worth billions of dollars. It is possible to recover 70% of silver, 20% of copper, and aluminum from used panels, thereby strengthening the circular economy and providing the raw materials needed for future solar projects.

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