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Markets & Policy
NSW opens consultation on mandatory solar panel recycling scheme The New South Wales government has opened consultation on a proposal to introduce a mandatory solar panel recycling scheme that would require brand owners to take financial responsibility for end-of-life solar waste.
David Carroll
Sep 21, 2026
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Research & Development
Lithium Universe teams with CSIRO for solar recycling research Lithium Universe will team with researchers from Macquarie University and the CSIRO to develop microwave-assisted solar panel recycling – targeting Australia’s 60,000-tonne annual end-of-life panel problem.
David Carroll
Sep 21, 2026
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Research & Development
PV recycling challenges unlikely to be same everywhere A research team has used machine learning and spatial analysis to show that socioeconomic factors are most strongly associated with PV waste generation, while geographical and climatic conditions are more closely linked to PV lifespan. Their Australia-wide analysis suggests PV recycling policies should be tailored to regional conditions.
Lior Kahana
Aug 10, 2026
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Research & Development
Solar industry’s shift from silver presents potential barrier for panel recycling Efforts among leading manufacturers to produce solar cells using cheaper base metals instead of silver in a bid to reduce costs could pose a threat to the future economic viability of recycling end-of-life panels.
David Carroll
Jun 24, 2026