In a remarkable display of ingenuity and commitment to sustainability, Maritzburg-based eWaste Africa has emerged victorious in the 2024 Circular Innovation Challenge.
Outshining 54 competitors, eWaste Africa earned accolades for its innovative solutions to a pressing environmental dilemma: the disposal of defunct photovoltaic (PV) panels.
With over 25 million PV panels currently installed in South Africa nearing the end of their lifespan, the challenge of improper disposal looms large, signalling a potential paradox where green technology contributes to environmental harm.
“In our efforts to create a sustainable future, we must find solutions for every aspect of renewable energy, including the end-of-life management of PV panels,” explained the eWaste Africa team.
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