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In 2024, global solar power capacity reached 2.2 TW with 601 GW installed, as reported by IEA-PVPS. However, environmental concerns loom due to the projected 250 million tons of solar panel waste by 2050 and inefficient recycling methods, which could result in a loss of valuable materials worth $15 billion. Innovations in recycling and the EU's upcoming Digital Product Passport aim to improve sustainability in the solar industry.