Solving solar panel waste highlights the need for sustainable thinking
Moving to a circular economy requires political, economic and scientific cooperation
In the third quarter of 2019, for the first time ever more electricity was supplied to homes in the UK by renewable sources than by fossil fuels. And in 2020, renewables were the main source of electricity in the UK for the whole year, accounting for 42% of production. A decade ago, that figure was 7%.
That remarkable change is being repeated around the world as countries shift their energy mix to a more sustainable footing. It shows what can be achieved when the drivers of change are harnessed and directed toward a common goal. Yet as our feature article on sustainable solar explains, there is still much to be done.