An international research team has developed a new machine that utilizes shockwaves to separate the different materials of a PV module. Chemical processes can be further used to extract silicon and ...

Lithium Universe confirmed it will pursue deeper research to help extract more critical minerals via recycling. Image: Lithium Universe. Western Australia’s Lithium Universe has secured the commercial ...

Researchers have developed a low-temperature, hydrogen peroxide-mediated oxidative liquefaction process to recycle end-of-life solar panels by selectively breaking down polymers into useful chemical ...

The plant is expected to begin operations in the Jerez del Marquesado municipality near Granada this month. Image: Solarcycle. Spanish waste management company Trabede and energy firm Greening Group ...

As the world faces urgent climate challenges, governments worldwide are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, positioning clean energy at the core of energy transitions. Solar photovoltaic (PV ...

Photovoltaic module recycling has emerged as a critical component of sustainable energy systems, driven by the rapid expansion of solar installations worldwide and the finite availability of key ...

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE) announced today that its subsidiary, Comstock Metals LLC (“Comstock Metals”), a pioneer in sustainable, ...

A new report from the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) says PV module lifetime extensions should be prioritized over closed-loop recycling to reduce demand for new materials.