Working Group 1
Regulatory Frameworks, Standards and Harmonisation
Co-Leads
Dr. Deepika Mathur
Senior Research Fellow, Charles Darwin University
Ms. Esha Saxena
Senior Standards Specialist, UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE)
SUNRISE: Solar Upcycling Network for Recycling, Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement
A global platform advancing circularity across solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery value chains: connecting governments, industry, researchers, innovators and development partners to build sustainable, circular solar economies.
Advancing Circularity Across Solar PV and Battery Value Chains
Connecting governments, industry, researchers, innovators and development partners to build sustainable, circular solar economies.
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Participating institutions
35
Countries represented
23
ISA Member Countries via National Focal Points
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Global Working Groups launched
Strategic guidance
SUNRISE Advisory Board
Working Groups
SUNRISE Community of Practice
The first two thematic Working Groups bring together experts to develop practical solutions, evidence and Position Papers for solar circularity.
Working Group 2
Best Practices, Business Models and Financing
Co-Leads
Dr. Anjali Singh
Program Lead: Energy Minerals and Circularity, WRI India
Dr. Akanksha Tyagi
Senior Programme Lead, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Programme Architecture
Strategic Pillars of SUNRISE
Data and Waste Mapping
Mapping solar PV and battery waste to understand volumes, flows and circularity needs.
Policy and Regulatory Readiness Support
Supporting policy and regulatory frameworks that enable sustainable solar circularity.
Capacity Building and Awareness Support
Building knowledge, skills and awareness to strengthen circular solar practices.
Technology and Innovation Support
Supporting innovative technologies and solutions for solar PV and battery circularity.
Regional Infrastructure and Investment
Enabling regional infrastructure and investment to scale circular solar solutions.
Global Community of Practice (CoP-SUNRISE)
Connecting global stakeholders to exchange knowledge, collaborate and advance practical solutions.
Ecosystem
Our Partners
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