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Photovoltaic Circularity: Solar Panel Recycling and End-of-Life Considerations

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Recycling is one of the primary methods used to keep end-of-life solar panels out of landfills and recirculate various raw materials. However, regulatory and technical challenges, such as a lack of global coordination and limitations in the Harmonized System, have hindered international trade in the industry. This EBOT explores the global state of solar panel recycling and end-of-life opportunities for these products, with a focus on U.S. capabilities and policies that incentivize recycling.

Source: Staff Working Papers: U.S. International Trade Commission

DOI: 10.71476/d19n-fe28

Authors: Gracia, Fernando, Sardana, Rishab

Institution: United States International Trade Commission

Language: English

Topic: Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6959075557

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