Australian researchers achieve near-total silver recovery from retired solar panels

University of Newcastle researchers demonstrated almost 100% recovery of silver from end-of-life PV modules using mineral-processing technology, potentially improving the economics of solar panel recycling.

First covered Aug 11, 2026 · 10:47 PM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Australian researchers achieve near-total silver recovery from retired solar panels — Image via pv-magazine.com

Coverage

45d PV Tech Australian pilot recovers nearly 100% of silver from retired PV modules — Researchers in Australia have heralded a potential breakthrough in recovering valuable silver from decommissioned PV modules.

46d PV Magazine Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels — Researchers at the University of Newcastle have achieved almost 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels using a proven mineral-processing technology…

Primary sources

chemrxiv.org V1 (chemrxiv.org) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

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newcastleweekly.com.au Newcastle targets silver trapped in old solar panels

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newcastle.edu.au Scientists find a fast, new way to recover high-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels / December 2025 / 2025 / News / The University of Newcastle, Australia

pv-magazine-australia.com New process achieves 97% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels – pv magazine Australia

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Appeared in: 2026-08-12 (#1) · 2026-08-13 (#6)

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