Summit Recycling Renewables

Thursday 23 October 2025

08:30

Registration & welcome coffee

45 min.

09:15

Opening words

presentation

15 min.

Jan Clyncke

PV CYCLE

Victor Georgescu

Solarplaza

Session 1

Opening the day: Renewables going full circle

09:30

Wind: the circularity imperative

presentation

10 min.

An executive-level look at the internal drivers and external expectations fueling the wind sector's transition to a circular value chain. Discover how major operators are embedding resource efficiency into their business models and preparing for upcoming legislative mandates.

Mapping the business and environmental case for embedding circularity in wind energy operations.
Assessing the current state of recycling and reuse for turbine components, with a focus on composite blades.
Preparing for the anticipated requirements of the European Circular Economy Act on end-of-life asset management.

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Jurre Honkoop

Ørsted

09:40

Solar PV: policy roadmap & new targets

presentation

10 min.

A detailed overview of the newly launched RETRIEVE policy roadmap, outlining the current regulatory framework for PV waste. This session offers critical, data-driven insights into how the evolving regulatory landscape is poised to redefine targets and reshape the PV recycling market

Overview of the current EU regulatory status for PV end-of-life management and WEEE compliance.
Data-driven analysis of proposed collection and material recovery targets from the RETRIEVE policy roadmap.
Identifying necessary regulatory adjustments to maximize recycling efficiency and industry impact.
Forecasting the impact of new policies on PV module producers and recycling service providers.

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Irene Mihai

Retrieve

09:50

Battery regulation: Key implementation updates

presentation

15 min.

Understand the crucial update on practical implementation of the landmark EU Battery Regulation. The presentation focuses on the immediate compliance requirements for producers and the market mechanisms designed to boost material recovery and supply chain transparency.

Deep dive into the new collection targets for batteries.
Mandatory requirements for recycled content documentation and due diligence obligations across the supply chain.
Understanding the role and rollout of the Digital Battery Passport for enhanced traceability and data sharing.

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Eric Ruyters

Eucobat

10:05

National roadmaps driving renewables recycling

panel

40 min.

This conversation offers a deep dive into successful or challenging national policies in key European markets (e.g., Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain) that are directly impacting the business of recycling renewables today, sharing on-the-ground experiences.

Comparing the structure and effectiveness of national EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) schemes for PV and batteries post-regulation.
Examining how key markets are driving the development of domestic recycling and repurposing infrastructure.
Analyzing the cross-sectoral challenges of material flow consistency and regulatory consistency across borders.
Live Q&A with the experts on immediate compliance and future trends.

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moderator

Tomaso Charlemont

Eric Ruyters

Eucobat

Irene Mihai

Retrieve

Jurre Honkoop

Ørsted

10:45

Morning networking break

Session 2

Increasing the quality of recycling renewables

11:30

Scaling critical material recovery

presentation

20 min.

Discover cutting-edge technical and chemical processes being developed and implemented to efficiently recover critical raw materials (e.g., silicon, silver, rare earths, lithium, cobalt) from solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries.

Exploring scalability challenges and economic viability for industrial-scale critical material extraction across different waste streams for renewables.
Innovations in separating and purifying valuable materials from complex waste streams.
Addressing the technical challenges of scalability and cost-effectiveness.

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Suhas Dixit

APChemi

Suhas Dixit

CEO & Co-founder

APChemi

Suhas Dixit is the CEO and Co-founder of APChemi, a leading pyrolysis technology company transforming plastic, tire, and biomass waste into circular materials. An inventor with 12 patents in pyrolysis and oil purification technologies, he has overseen the development of 49+ commercial-scale pyrolysis projects processing 179 million kg of waste over 1.3 million operational hours since 2007. Under his leadership, APChemi has secured support from global corporations including Shell, Unilever, and PepsiCo for chemical recycling initiatives. APChemi is funded and backed by the Technology Development Board, Government of India. The company's breakthrough PUROIL™ technology enables the conversion of previously non-recyclable plastics into refinery-grade blendstocks. Suhas holds a degree in Chemistry from ICT Mumbai, studied contract management at IIM-A, and has been recognized with multiple awards including the FICCI Circular Technology Disrupter Award and KPMG's Ready-to-Scale Venture Award. Since 2007, his work has focused on developing efficient pyrolysis solutions. An insightful and sought-after keynote speaker, Mr. Dixit regularly presents at international forums on circularity and decarbonization.

11:50

Charting circularity with practical LCA

panel

40 min.

This engaging panel discussion explores how comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) provides critical, actionable insights into the environmental impact throughout a renewable asset's entire life cycle. Gain diverse perspectives on leveraging LCA to guide decision-making for truly sustainable and circular practices, enhancing competitive advantage and investor trust.

Exploring methodologies and practical challenges of applying LCA for various renewable energy technologies (PV, wind, batteries).
Discussing how LCA results actively inform and drive design for recyclability and optimized material selection from the manufacturing stage.
Translating complex LCA findings into robust, actionable strategies for businesses seeking to reduce their environmental footprints.
The role of LCA in validating "green" claims and enhancing investor confidence.
Leveraging LCA to enhance ESG reporting, meet investor demands, and create a competitive advantage for circular products.

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moderator

George Hilton

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Philippe Macé

Becquerel Institute

Germain Castermans

PV CYCLE

Frans-Willem de Kloet

Ecochain

Pierre-Yves Bridel

Sinovoltaics Group

Pierre-Yves Bridel

ESG & Traceability Director

Sinovoltaics Group

Pierre-Yves is a key figure at Sinovoltaics, where he brings a unique cross-industry perspective to the renewable energy sector. With a career spanning FMCG and pharmaceuticals, he has dedicated the past decade to digitalization and sustainability, an expertise that is now crucial for the energy transition. He is a leading voice on the EU’s bold new Battery Regulation, and he is at the forefront of helping the industry navigate this transformation. Pierre-Yves offers vital insights into how this landmark legislation will fundamentally reshape the supply chain, creating a more efficient green economy. He understands the practical challenges for manufacturers and SMEs while highlighting the significant opportunities, from unlocking new jobs to driving greater transparency throughout the entire product lifecycle. Sinovoltaics is a Dutch-German Battery Energy Storage (BESS) and solar photovoltaic (PV) technical compliance and quality assurance firm founded in 2009. Since its inception, Sinovoltaics has been a pioneer in the BESS and PV industries, with a mission to eliminate product defects and minimize investment risks.

12:30

Networking lunch break

Session 3

Managing growth limitations for businesses

14:00

Waste to product: Successful recycling models

presentation

20 min.

Highlighting profitable and scalable business models in the renewable energy assets recycling sector, demonstrating how companies are turning end-of-life assets into valuable products.

Case studies specializing in renewables.
Strategies for securing feedstock, optimizing operational efficiency, and building robust supply chains.
Exploring new revenue streams from secondary material sales and value-added services.
Strategic partnerships and collaborations between recyclers, manufacturers, and project owners that secure feedstock and off-takers.

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Alan D'Souza

ABCircular GmbH

14:20

Green gold: Investing in renewables recycling

presentation

20 min.

Showcasing successful business cases for recycling renewables in Europe, which are attracting investment, and outlining key financial metrics and risk mitigation strategies.

Analyzing the investment landscape for the renewables recycling infrastructure.
Successful business models and financial metrics for profitable recycling operations.
Strategies for mitigating risks and attracting diverse capital (e.g., green bonds, impact investing).
Analyzing the financial success factors and lessons learned from a large-scale recycling facility in Europe.

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Andreas Bach

14:40

Optimizing (re)cycling value chains

panel

40 min.

Get a deeper understanding of the critical challenges across the entire recycling value chain, from collection and logistics to processing and re-entry of materials. Explore strategies to overcome these bottlenecks through collaboration and innovation.

Challenges in collection, logistics, and reverse supply chain management for diverse renewable energy assets.
Identifying and addressing technical processing bottlenecks for efficient material recovery.
Strategies for creating viable markets for secondary raw materials.
Navigating regulatory complexities across different geographies and waste streams.
Identifying common pitfalls and underestimated challenges in scaling recycling operations and material logistics across Europe.

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moderator

Britt Vonk

Sustenuto

Jan-Philipp Mai

SOLAR MATERIALS

Kamila Slupek

Eurometaux

Timo Sijbesma

Siemens

15:20

Afternoon networking break

Session 4

Accelerating future collaboration

16:05

Digital Product Passport: Finding the right balance between transparency for circularity and added red tape

presentation

20 min.

Digitalization, including concepts like digital product passports, can revolutionize traceability, improve product lifecycle management, and streamline end-of-life processes. Join this presentation and discover the real data behind:

Necessity of and technical requirements for implementing Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
Preparedness for DPPs and sharing product-specific data with other companies: Evidence from a company survey in Germany.
Advantages and challenges of DPPs: between transparency, efficiency and new business models. High implementation costs, lack of regulation, limited willingness to digitize on the part of many companies, and the need for global interoperability.

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Jan Büchel

German Economic Institute

16:25

Building a truly circular renewables industry

panel

40 min.

This forward-looking conversation focuses on future scenarios for recycling renewable energy assets, discussing emerging trends, breakthrough innovations, and the collaborative strategies needed to achieve a fully circular and sustainable renewable energy economy.

Emerging technologies and research directions in advanced recycling and material re-use.
The role of cross-industry collaboration and innovative partnerships (e.g., manufacturers directly partnering with recyclers).
Forecasting the economic and environmental impact of a truly circular renewables sector.
Actionable steps for stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a circular industry.
Defining the industry's next steps: concrete actions stakeholders can take to accelerate the circular transition.

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moderator

Dee Yon Chng

Solarplaza

Jan Clyncke

PV CYCLE

Michael Koebele

JA Solar

Clarice van Manen

Greenchoice

Andreas Bach

17:05

Closing remarks

15 min.

The role of consumers and the need to engage the public and raise awareness about recycling renewable energy assets.

Victor Georgescu

Solarplaza

17:20

Networking drinks

Summit | Recycling Renewables

Registration & welcome coffee

Opening words

Opening the day: Renewables going full circle

Wind: the circularity imperative

Solar PV: policy roadmap & new targets

Battery regulation: Key implementation updates

National roadmaps driving renewables recycling

Increasing the quality of recycling renewables

Scaling critical material recovery

Charting circularity with practical LCA

Managing growth limitations for businesses

Waste to product: Successful recycling models

Green gold: Investing in renewables recycling

Optimizing (re)cycling value chains

Accelerating future collaboration

Digital Product Passport: Finding the right balance between transparency for circularity and added red tape

Building a truly circular renewables industry

Closing remarks