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Solar panels use cadmium and lead in trace quantities that makes recycling certain parts of solar panels unprofitable. I can easily see this being like plastics
by Aunche 6y ago
Solar panels use cadmium and lead in trace quantities that makes recycling certain parts of solar panels unprofitable. I can easily see this being like plastics all over again.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2021/01/07/ces-2021-everything-you-need-to-know/?sh=188807045401 https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2021/01...
- pfdietz 6y agoCadmium is not used by Si cells, which comprise 95% of the market. Lead has been used in back contact sheets but is being phased out. Heavy metals are not necessary for solar.