European study shows continent exports solar waste

Europe's solar boom is hiding its waste through exports, according to a new study. Instead of recycling, as expected under European regulations, vast amounts of solar panel waste are exported, undermining sustainability goals. The researchers suggest a digitized value chain as a potential fix to work toward a circular economy. European researchers have delved into the problems facing the transition toward a circular economy for the solar industry, and have found that the majority of PV module waste in Europe is exported outside the European Union. The study published findings and results from ...

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