Final yr, France put in greater than 10 million photovoltaic panels value 4 GW available on the market, a 25% improve from 2021. That is equal to about 233,000 tons, reflecting a relentless improve in photo voltaic module output.
Soren recognized 3,848 tons of end-of-life panels in 2022, together with 3,103 tons in Metropolitan France and 745 tons within the French abroad areas. That is larger than 2021 however decrease than 2029 and 2020. Of this, 3,600 tons have been collected on website and 248 tons have been voluntarily contributed.
In Metropolitan France, Occitania and New Aquitaine recorded the most important quantity of 684 tons and 543 tons, respectively. Martinique additionally confirmed nicely with 575 tons.
Of the 5,005 tons of used panels processed in 2022, 4,210 tons are despatched for recycling, 609 tons for disposal and 186 tons for vitality restoration.
