
Originally Posted by
Mmarro89
I have heard mixed answers regarding recycling solar panels. From what I understand though, the materials that are used in making solar panels have decreased significantly. This is good news for purchasers of new solar panels as they will be cheaper but the scrap materials (silicon) aren't worth much either so many aren't touching them. This isn't definitive though, demand could play a significant role in the future.
A while ago, there was someone in the green energy installation biz researching solar panel recycling. The industry isn't quite set up for it yet.
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