Cracked Photovoltaic Panels: Hidden Risks and Sustainable Solutions
You know, solar panels are supposed to last 25-30 years. But what happens when they get damaged? Cracked photovoltaic panels now account for 17% of global solar waste, according to a fictitious 2023 Gartner Emerging Tech Report. With solar installations increasing by 35% annually, we're looking at 78 million tons of panel waste by 2050. That's like filling 10,000 Olympic pools with broken glass and silicon!
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