Macquarie University has had some success with using microwave heating to separate panels for recycling. I gather (from speaking to the people involved) that t

Macquarie University has had some success with using microwave heating to separate panels for recycling. I gather (from speaking to the people involved) that the same annealing process can also be used to rejuvenate old panels, boosting their output and allowing reuse, but the effect is short lived. https://createdigital.org.au/accidental-discovery-boosts-solar-panel-recyclability/ https://createdigital.org.au/accidental-discovery-boosts-sol... https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2025/06/23/lithium-universe-secures-rights-to-solar-panel-recycling-tech/ https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2025/06/23/lithium-uni...