| The accumulation of waste from end-of-life solar panels and wind turbines is becoming a significant environmental concern and business opportunity. A study estimates that between 2030 and 2060, approximately 9.8 million metric tons of solar panel waste will accumulate. - The current recycling rate for these materials is only around 10%.
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issue highlights the importance of addressing renewable energy
technologies' sustainability and waste management challenges.
- Waste from wind turbines is expected to reach 2.2 million metric tons by 2050.
- These concerns come as the use of renewable alternatives and green products continues to rise.
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