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Goodbye to the idea that solar panels “die” after 25 years. A new study says the warranty does not mark the end, and real-world performance can last for decades (www.ecoticias.com)

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[–] huppakee@piefed.social 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Solar panels can be recycled,

Most can't, especially the old ones are glued shut.

[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago

They too can. Their materials value is rather low and the available amount of panels is way too small to make it worthwhile today. That will change in due time.