Global photovoltaic waste projected to reach up to 402 million tonnes by 2060

Nature · first seen 12.08.2026

A study projects global photovoltaic waste will scale massively by 2060, requiring regionally adapted recycling strategies and international cooperation.

Global photovoltaic waste will reach 297–402 million tonnes by 2060
Requires regionally adapted recycling strategies and international cooperation for circularity

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Nature — Towards an equitable future of global photovoltaic waste recycling

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