Japan drafts stricter solar panel recycling rules ahead of waste surge

Published on February 4, 2026

The government plans phased move toward mandatory recycling as end-of-life panels could hit 500,000 tonnes a year in the late 2030s.

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California has abundant solar power. Here’s how factories can use it.

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