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Originally Posted by Phil P
Just read this today: https://grist.org/energy/solar-panel...f-toxic-trash/
Even though solar panels can be recycled, it doesn't appear that they all will. This article estimates 9 out of 10 will end up in a land fill. So, to do renewables properly, we must factor in recycling them into their cost, which means the cost goes up relatively some. |
Information in Grist was not accurate nor up to date.
Real Deal is South Korea already has tested, proven (and patented ;P) a set-up to re-etch the wafers themselves so that the Silicon does not even have to be re-processed.
But really, if you have any "starting to die" (per Grist) Silicon Solar PV Panels - (you do not, and neither does anyone else -- because they do not exist) -- send them to me. I will take all you have.
Here is a more accurate -- if somewhat comic book -- detail of the path(s). However, they also missed the South Korean advances . . .
https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/20...anel-recycling
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