Where do your rooftop solar panels go when they expire?

Key points

• Australia lacks a national framework for recycling solar panels, with most ending up in landfill or being exported.
• Energy expert Darren Johanneson highlights existing recycling plants in New South Wales and a successful Queensland study.
• The NSW government plans to consult on a mandatory recycling scheme, while federal Member for Warringah Zali Steggall advocates for a national approach to hold manufacturers accountable.