Solar Stewardship: Lifecycle Management and Recycling

This chapter explores solar stewardship, emphasizing the end-of-life management of solar panels and the critical need for recycling and resource recovery in Australia's booming solar market. It highlights pilot programs in Queensland and other states that aim to create a sustainable recycling ecosystem for decommissioned solar modules while addressing challenges related to material recovery. The discussion includes the importance of recovering valuable metals and ongoing innovations in recycling technologies to support a sustainable future for the solar industry.