Solar panel waste to reach crisis levels in next two to three years, Australian experts warn

A 12-year industry roadmap has been unveiled to address the rising amount of solar panel waste headed for the tip

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The solar industry is quickly approaching its tipping point, with unprecedented levels of waste headed for the tip.

Solar panel waste levels will reach a crisis point in the next two to three years instead of by 2030, as was previously forecast, according to a white paper released this week.

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