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France sees sharp rise in solar module recycling

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France collected 13,760 tonnes of end-of-life solar modules in 2025, a 40% increase from 2024, with a 90% recovery rate achieved by Soren and five recycling partners, and projections of nearly 180,000 tonnes annually by 2040.

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This reflects France's recycling organization and current partners; scaling to meet the 2040 projection will require sustained infrastructure and policy support.

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