When solar panels are recycled, several valuable materials can be recovered. The primary materials include:
- Aluminum: The aluminum frames from the solar panels are 100% reusable.
- Glass: Glass is another major component that can be reused at a rate of about 95%.
- Copper: Copper wiring can be extracted and reused.
- Silver: Solar panels contain small amounts of silver, which can be recovered during the recycling process.
- Silicon: Silicon wafers can be etched and smelted into reusable slabs, with about an 85% reusability rate.
Additionally, plastic components like the junction box can also be recovered.
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