
The Circular Economy of Solar Panels in Europe : Recycling and Second-Life Solutions
In Europe, the WEEE Directive requires 80% of PV panel materials to be recycled, but challenges include fragmented regulations and impure recyclates. A European study found that uncoordinated legislation and weak industry collaboration hinder effective solar panel recycling.
In Europe, companies like ROSI are using pyrolysis to recover high-purity silicon,