Transforming Solar Energy Systems: Emerging Technologies and Circular Economy for Sustainability |
The Solar Centre Symposium 2025 is organized by the Solar Centre Twente and MESA+ Institute on September 12, 2025 at the University of Twente (UT).
Scope of the symposium
The Solar Centre symposium 2025 aims to bring together experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of solar energy systems. The event will focus on advancing sustainable solutions and strategies for the solar energy sector, addressing its technological, economic, environmental, and social dimensions.
Key research fields
(Cano, et al., 2025)[1]:
- Solar Energy Industry: Current and Emerging Technologies: Exploring innovations in solar technologies, from advanced photovoltaic systems to next-generation materials and designs, enabling higher efficiency and broader adoption of solar energy solutions.
- Criticality and Circular Economy of Raw Materials in Solar Energy Systems: Addressing the challenges of material scarcity, recycling, and resource efficiency to promote circular economy principles in solar energy manufacturing and lifecycle management.
- Socio-Technological Challenges Related to the Solar Energy Sector: Investigating the interplay between societal needs, technological advancements, and barriers to adoption, with a focus on equitable access and community participation.
- Assessment Methodologies of Sustainability Performance in the Solar Sector: Developing and applying robust tools and metrics to evaluate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of solar energy technologies across their lifecycle.
- Economic Perspectives of the Solar Energy Industry: Analyzing the economic viability, market trends, and investment opportunities within the solar energy sector, alongside strategies for fostering a sustainable energy economy.
By addressing these topics, the symposium seeks to contribute to a holistic understanding of the solar energy transition and to foster collaborations that accelerate the development of sustainable, innovative, and inclusive solar energy systems.
[1] Cano-Londono, N.A., Saive, R., Bekius, T., and Franco-Garcia L. (2025) Prediction and assessment methods for sustainable solar energy systems within our planetary boundaries: how reliable are they? Current opinion in Chemical Engineering, 48:101100, pp 1-10. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.coche.2025.101100
Organizing committee
Chair
Co-chair
Important dates
April 30, 2025 | Call for Posters launch + start administration |
July 15, 2025 | Deadline for reception of abstracts
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August 1, 2025 | Acceptance of abstracts |
September 12, 2025 | Symposium |
Venue
The symposium will take place at University of Twente in the Netherlands, Waaier building. Details on the venue, travel and accommodation will be communicated to participants whose abstracts have been accepted for this symposium. However, before you make any firm travel plans please make sure that you follow the traveling recommendations of your country of residency.
