Solar panels last 40+ years, turbines recycled

I am regularly encountering misinformation about renewable energy, from certain media outlets, and individuals who have either been hoodwinked, or are deliberately spreading misinformation. I try to ignore it, just move on, live a peaceful life without becoming upset.

Anyway, today discovered some very interesting information...

I have previously posted about misinformation regarding solar panels, that they break in hailstorms,  become landfill. Regarding hail, if panels are installed in hailstorm-prone locations, it is just a matter of installing panels certified to withstand the hail. Just from memory, I think panels available in Australia are certified for 25cm (1 inch) diameter hail. But, panels are available that will withstand up to 40-50cm.

At end of life, panels do not have to become landfill; they can be, and are, recycled. Some countries are doing this better than others.

Up until now, I thought that end-of-life is 25 years. However, that is the warranty period of most panels. As this link explains, they can retain 70-80% capacity after 40 years:

Cr*p, lost the link. I went back to the facebook page in the browser, but Facebook refreshed and changed everything. Searched, found it:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=796483793489045&set=a.225464080591022

Also lost the link that explains modern wind turbine blades can now be recycled. Hmm, anyway, yes, various blade manufacturers are committing to recyclable blades. Ah, found it:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1348560127312032&set=pb.100064741718845.-2207520000

Great things happening with batteries also, that has to be another post.   

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