The report explores existing technology, policy, and finance conditions as well as reforms needed to enable global circularity in the mineral value chains of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines. It zeroes in on four key materials that are critical to solar and wind energy—aluminum, copper products, silicon, and steel—but many of its findings and conclusions are relevant and may be transferable to other energy transition value chains.
CCSI’s research unpacks the technological and logistical hurdles for circularity in solar and wind value chains, explores the necessary policy and finance conditions to enable the mineral and metals sector to play a role in the circular economy of solar and wind value chains, and highlights the need for companies to identify and adopt circular business models. The report concludes with calls to action for policy makers, mining and metals companies, solar and wind manufacturers and power utilities, and industry associations.
Circularity in Mineral and Renewable Energy Value Chains: Overview of Technology, Policy, and Finance Aspects
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