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Jul 2026
The 2030 Refurbishment Wave: Why millions of solar panels will soon be replaced– and what opportunities this presents
On 10 , Jul 2026 | In | By Mona-Fee Kienle
The energy transition is often associated with the expansion of new photovoltaic systems. However, a less widely discussed development is becoming increasingly significant: the first major generation of solar installations is reaching the end of its technical and economic lifespan. Between 2005 and 2012, millions of photovoltaic modules were ...
07
Jul 2026
The operative launch of commercial packaging in France is postponed once again
On 07 , Jul 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
At the end of June, the scheduled launch of the new French EPR scheme for industrial and commercial packaging on 1 July 2026 seemed to be on track. The accreditations for the two producer responsibility organizations, Citeo and Leko, were even published in the French Official Journal on 24 June ahead of the official launch. However, just two days ...