The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering has called for a national reuse and recycling scheme for solar panels that would add about $10 to the cost of each panel at installation.
The proposal was made during a federal inquiry into solar panel waste but some experts say recycling could cost more due to transport and logistics.
A national solar panel recycling pilot program due to begin mid this year is yet to start.
The economic benefits of recycling solar panels could provide real economic benefits, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide.
The study found the recycling industry could generate up to $US670.8 billion ($950.6 billion) globally by 2060.
"We need to think of solar panels as part of a circular economy rather than a disposable product,
EVERY product should have end of life costs baked in.
Also, remember that things aren’t too expensive, we’re just not paid enough. By far, the biggest problem the world has is the top 1/2 percent raping everyone else 24/7.
Every so often I compare the amount in dollars of all wheat produced in a year and compare it to musks worth to see he could buy it all and not effect his wealth all that much.