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Australia proposes recycling levy on new solar panel installations
A new proposal recommends introducing an upfront recycling fee on new solar panel installations to tackle the growing crisis of solar waste in Australia.
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A recycling fee has been proposed to manage the rise of solar panel waste in Australia.
- Australia is facing a massive surge in decommissioned solar panels as early models reach the end of their lifespan.
- The proposed recycling levy would be collected at the point of sale/installation to fund national processing centers.
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