What is the ‘life cycle’ of solar panels? How made, length of service, disposal/recycle?

Question

What is the ‘life cycle’ of solar panels? How made, length of service, disposal/recycle?

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Answer 1

They can last about 30 years, but recycling (recovery of the reusable materials) is still a relatively new industry.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/renewable-energy-waste-solar-panels-wind-turbines/

Answer 2

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