Los paneles solares viejos pueden generar hasta 78 millones de toneladas de residuos hasta 2050 y crean uno de los mayores desafíos de la energía limpia: qué hacer con el desecho masivo de los módulos que llegan al final de su vida útil

The impending waste from aging solar panels is set to become a monumental issue in the clean energy transition, with projections suggesting up to 78 million tons of solar module waste by 2050. This massive influx of end-of-life solar panels poses significant challenges for recycling and waste management systems, raising questions about how to handle this new stream of environmental debris. Addressing this challenge is crucial for the future of sustainable energy, as it will determine whether we can truly achieve a clean energy future without compromising environmental integrity.