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Mar 15, 2025

Japan's solution to the solar panel waste problem

Kitakyushu, once an industrial hub, has become a leader in recycling, now tackling the growing challenge of solar panel waste. Using extreme heat, specialised plants break down old panels, recovering

Kitakyushu, once an industrial hub, has become a leader in recycling, now tackling the growing challenge of solar panel waste. Using extreme heat, specialised plants break down old panels, recovering valuable materials like aluminum, silver, and ultra-pure glass for reuse. With billions of solar panels nearing the end of their lifespan, Kitakyushu’s innovations highlight the urgent need for large-scale recycling solutions to prevent a future waste crisis.

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