Plan needed to address solar panel waste challenge

Malaysia aims to generate 70% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050, with solar power expected to contribute more than half.

: Malaysia aims to generate 70% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050, with solar power expected to contribute more than half under the National Energy Transition Roadmap.

“They are large, heavy and mostly made of glass, aluminium and silicon. But they also contain small amounts of hazardous substances such as lead and cadmium. If dumped in landfills, these materials can leach into the environment.” Its general manager Austin Kuok said many recyclers are reluctant to enter the solar waste sector due to high startup costs and market uncertainty.

Although full recovery is not yet achievable, Kuok said the company is making progress through a research partnership with the Solar Energy Research Institute at UKM. Kuok said even in Malaysia, there is often confusion over responsibility for solar panel waste management.

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