This symposium brings together leading researchers, scientists, and industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in the circular economy for energy materials. With the increasing deployment of sustainable energy technologies, it is critical to explore the security of supply chains and how the devices will be handled at the end of life. For example, PV waste generation by 2050 is estimated to be above 70 million tonnes according to IRENA (S. Weckend, et al., IRENA/IEA-PVPS, 978-92-95111-99-8, (2016)) The discussions will focus on key aspects of resource efficiency, circularity by design, metrics and assessments, traceability and policy. Attendees will also gain insights into the latest advancements in sustainable approaches to renewable energy materials and their role in achieving a circular economy to support the transition to net zero. The session will align with the following UN SDGs: GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

This symposium aims to inspire new ideas and collaborations that will propel advancements in efficient and sustainable renewable energy technologies, accelerating the global transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. We invite researchers of different career stages and expertise, students, and industry professionals from around the world to join us for what promises to be an informative and exciting symposium on the latest developments in sustainable energy materials.