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The dirty secret in Australia’s love affair with rooftop solar

The Australian government will create 100 collection sites to recycle millions of end-of-life solar panels, addressing pollution risks and recovering valuable materials, officials said.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Nearly 4 million solar panels are discarded every year, but a new recycling scheme could turn trash into treasure.

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The dirty secret in Australia’s love affair with rooftop solar

Nearly 4 million solar panels are discarded every year, but a new recycling scheme could turn trash into treasure.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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