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The Cool Down

Scientists develop innovative method to derive valuable materials from old solar cells: 'Potential to have a significant influence on the circular economy'

The Cool Down
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Scientists at Italy 's University of Camerino have found a way to recover precious metals from old solar cells with a 98.7% success rate.

The market for photovoltaics (which convert sunlight into energy) is on the upswing, experiencing a 35% increase in annual capacity from 2021 to 2022.

Reusing the metals protects the supply of rare materials and takes less energy than mining for new ones.