# **Breakthrough in Perovskite Solar Panel Recycling: A Greener Future for Solar Energy**
As the world moves towards cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, solar power has become a leading solution for reducing carbon footprints and lowering electricity costs. While traditional silicon-based solar panels have dominated the market, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are emerging as the next-generation technology due to their high efficiency, low production cost, and versatility. However, recycling these solar panels has posed a challenge—until now.
## **A New Water-Based Recycling Solution for Perovskite Solar Panels**
An international team of researchers has developed an innovative and eco-friendly technique to recycle perovskite solar cells using a water-based solution. This method allows for the full recovery of key materials and ensures they can be reused without a loss in efficiency or stability. This breakthrough could significantly reduce waste and make perovskite solar technology even more sustainable.
### **How the Recycling Process Works**
The research team, led by scientists from Linköping University and Cornell University, developed a process that dissolves degraded perovskite materials in water. To improve solubility, purity, and stability, they introduced three low-cost additives
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/02/19/water-based-recycling-of-perovskite-solar-cells/
