WA is ahead of the pack for solar uptake. But what happens to panels at the end of their lives?
The West Australian government is investing $17.8 million in a program aimed at recycling solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. This initiative, called Remade in WA, seeks to recover valuable materials and minimize waste sent to landfills. The program includes funding for collection and processing pathways for end-of-life solar panels and support for local governments to manage lithium-ion batteries.
- ▪The Remade in WA program includes a $13 million investment for new collection and processing pathways for solar panels.
- ▪Around $3 million will support local governments in collecting lithium-ion batteries from households and e-ridables.
- ▪The program aims to reduce the risk of fire hazards associated with damaged lithium-ion batteries.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:13:47 +1000 |
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