New South Wales opens consultation on Australia's first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme

New South Wales is seeking public input on a proposed mandatory recycling program that would require solar panel manufacturers and importers to fund the end-of-life management of their products.

First covered Sep 21, 2026 · 9:52 PM PT · 2 articles

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3d PV Tech NSW consults on Australia’s first mandatory solar module recycling scheme — The NSW government has opened a consultation on what it describes as Australia's first mandatory solar module recycling scheme.

5d PV Magazine Australian state opens consultation on mandatory solar panel recycling scheme — The New South Wales government has opened consultation on a proposal to introduce a mandatory solar panel recycling scheme that would require brand owners to…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-22 (#6) · 2026-09-23 (#4)

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