Summit | Recycling Renewables

Thursday 23 October 2025


08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

09:15

Opening words

presentation

10 min.

Session 1

Opening The Day: Renewables Going Full Circle

09:25

The Circular Imperative: Global Trends and the Renewable Energy Transition

presentation

20 min.

This opening keynote provides a macro perspective on the increasing volumes of end-of-life renewable energy assets and the global shift towards a circular economy, connecting broader sustainability goals with specific recycling challenges and opportunities.

  • Analyzing the projected volumes of end-of-life solar, wind, and battery assets.
  • Connecting global sustainability targets with industry-specific circular economy strategies.
  • Identifying key drivers and barriers for a truly circular renewables value chain
  • Quantifying the economic and environmental imperative for integrating circularity into renewable energy strategies from inception.

     

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09:45

Navigating the Evolving Policy and Regulatory Landscape for Renewable Energy Recycling

presentation

20 min.

This session provides a crucial overview of the current and upcoming European policies and regulations specifically designed to advance renewable energy recycling, including the Critical Raw Materials Act and Batteries Regulation.

  • Overview of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and its impact on renewables.
  • Deep dive into the EU Batteries Regulation and its implications for battery recycling targets.
  • Introduction to the Critical Raw Materials Act and its relevance for strategic material recovery.
  • Navigating emerging regulatory frameworks beyond current directives, including potential future revisions and enforcement mechanisms.

     

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10:05

National Roadmaps in Action: Country-Specific Regulations and Incentives Driving Renewable Recycling

panel

40 min.

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

  • Impact of Germany's Critical Materials Act and cross-linkages to national circular economy laws.
  • Analysis of national EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) schemes for PV and batteries.
  • Case studies of successful national incentives for recycling infrastructure development.
  • Addressing the cross-border challenges of material flow and regulatory harmonization.

     

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10:45

Morning Networking Break

Session 2

Recycling Renewables: Bigger and Better

11:30

Innovating for Value: Advanced Technologies and Scalable Solutions for Critical Material Recovery

presentation

20 min.

This presentation will explore the 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.

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

     

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11:50

Unlocking the Green Gold: Attracting Investment and Proving ROI in Renewable Recycling Infrastructure

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20 min.

This session addresses the financial community directly, showcasing successful business cases for renewable recycling in Europe that are attracting investment and outlining key financial metrics and risk mitigation strategies.

  • Analyzing the investment landscape for renewable energy 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).
  • Case study: Analyzing the financial success factors and lessons learned from a large-scale recycling facility in Europe.

     

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12:10

Full Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) in Practice: Measuring Environmental Impact from Cradle to Cradle

panel

40 min.

This panel will demonstrate how a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides critical insights into the environmental impacts throughout a renewable asset's entire life cycle, guiding decision-making for more sustainable and circular practices.

  • Understanding the methodologies and scope of LCA for renewable energy technologies (PV, wind, batteries).
  • Using LCA results to inform design for recyclability and material selection.
  • Translating LCA findings into actionable strategies for reducing 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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12:50

Networking Lunch Break

Session 3

Managing Growth Limitations

14:20

From Waste to Resource: Successful Business Models in Renewable Energy Recycling

presentation

20 min.

This session highlights profitable and scalable business models that are currently thriving in the renewable energy recycling sector, demonstrating how companies are turning end-of-life assets into valuable secondary raw materials.

  • Case studies of leading recyclers specializing in PV, wind, and battery materials (e.g., Reiling, ROSI Solar, or a battery recycler).
  • 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: How recyclers are engaging with manufacturers and project owners to secure feedstock and off-takers.

     

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14:40

Metal Matters: The Crucial Role of Metal Recovery in Renewable Energy Circularity

presentation

20 min.

This presentation underscores the vital importance of recovering metals and other valuable elements from renewable energy assets, detailing the technical processes and the contributions of metal associations to the broader circular economy for renewables.

  • Overview of the metallic composition of PV modules, wind turbines, and batteries.
  • Technical advancements in separating and refining key metals for re-entry into the value chain.
  • The role of industry associations in promoting metal recycling standards and collaboration.
  • Addressing supply chain resilience and geopolitical implications of securing critical metals through domestic recycling

     

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15:00

Optimizing Value Chains and Overcoming Bottlenecks in Renewable Energy Recycling

panel

40 min.

This panel addresses the critical challenges across the entire renewable energy recycling value chain, from collection and logistics to processing and re-entry of materials, and explores strategies to overcome these bottlenecks through collaboration and innovation.

  • Challenges in collection, logistics, and reverse supply chain management for diverse renewable 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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15:40

Afternoon Networking Break

Session 4

Accelerating Future Collaboration + Closing The Day

16:25

Unlocking Circularity with Data: The Power of Digital Passports and Traceability Solutions

presentation

20 min.

This presentation will showcase how digitalization, including concepts like material passports and blockchain, can revolutionize traceability, improve product lifecycle management, and streamline end-of-life processes for renewable energy assets.

  • Demonstrating real-world applications of digital tools for tracking materials, optimizing dismantling, and facilitating secondary markets.
  • Concept and implementation of digital material passports for PV modules, wind turbine components, and battery cells.
  • Leveraging blockchain and IoT for enhanced traceability and transparency across the value chain.
  • The role of digital tools in optimizing asset management and end-of-life decision-making.

     

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16:45

The Future of Renewable Energy Recycling - Towards a Truly Circular Industry

panel

40 min.

This forward-looking panel envisions the future of renewable energy recycling, 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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17:25

Closing remarks

15 min.

The Role of Consumers. Engaging the Public. Raising Awareness about Renewable Energy Recycling

17:40

Networking Drinks

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Victor Georgescu
Event Manager

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Business Developer

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Project Coordinator

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