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Annual end-of-life solar PV panel volume

Total annual volume of solar photovoltaic panels reaching end of life.

Unit million tonnes Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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2
Regions
1
Period
2035–2050
Sources
1
Verification 2 verified data points Verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Annual end-of-life solar PV panel volume

Global, 2035 to 2050

2 observations · 2035 to 2050

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Annual end-of-life solar PV panel volumeAnnual end-of-life solar PV panel volume. 2 observations from 2035 to 2050, ranging from 3 million tonnes to 25 million tonnes, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 25 million tonnes (2050). million tonnes 0 5 10 15 20 25 2035 2038 2041 2044 2047 2050 FORECAST 25
Annual end-of-life solar PV panel volumeAnnual end-of-life solar PV panel volume. 2 observations from 2035 to 2050, ranging from 3 million tonnes to 25 million tonnes, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 25 million tonnes (2050). million tonnes 0 10 20 30 2035 2038 2041 2044 2047 2050 FORECAST 25
Annual end-of-life solar PV panel volumeAnnual end-of-life solar PV panel volume. 2 observations from 2035 to 2050, ranging from 3 million tonnes to 25 million tonnes, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 25 million tonnes (2050). million tonnes 0 10 20 30 2035 2038 2041 2044 2047 2050 FORECAST 25
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Annual end-of-life solar PV panel volume
Period Type Value
2035 Forecast 3 million tonnes
2050 Forecast 25 million tonnes
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Global 2 records
2050 25 million tonnes IRENA · 31 Dec 2050 forecast
2035 3 million tonnes IRENA · 31 Dec 2035 forecast

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End-of-life management for a circular economy: Solar PV panels IRENA — 2

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