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Towards an Australian Circular Economy for Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Australia faces a looming surge in end-of-life solar photovoltaic (PV) waste, projected to reach approximately 1.1 million tonnes by 2035. The country must establish a comprehensive national regulatory framework and infrastructure for circular solar PV waste management by 2030 to avoid overwhelming disposal challenges and capitalise on over $1 billion in recoverable materials.
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Australia’s solar waste problem just became a market opening for you. Build capacity now before the 2027 election closes the regulatory window and landfill becomes standard disposal.
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