Sietse de Vilder, whose journey began with his master’s thesis and continues through his work at AMS Institute, is dedicated to building a circular solar panel supply chain. He integrates research, innovation, and management, collaborating with key stakeholders, including TU Delft, Leiden University, and the Municipality of Amsterdam, to create scalable, real-world solutions. In his upcoming session, Sietse will present compelling research on the environmental impact of extending the operational life of solar panels in Amsterdam. He’ll reveal how increasing the usage period from 12 to 25 years can lead to significant emissions reductions, comparable to removing one to two city districts from reliance on natural gas by 2040. Additionally, he will present the latest developments of circular solar, including a local reuse chain for solar panels, by the municipality of Amsterdam.

This session is particularly interesting for renewable energy professionals, environmental scientists, sustainability officers and policy makers.