Towards an equitable future of global photovoltaic waste recycling

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10905-wGlobal photovoltaic waste will reach 297–402 million tonnes by 2060, and regionally adapted recycling strategies and international cooperation will be needed to pr…

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10905-w

Global photovoltaic waste will reach 297–402 million tonnes by 2060, and regionally adapted recycling strategies and international cooperation will be needed to provide equitable and scalable PV waste circularity.