At RMIT University, we are building the evidence base for a circular solar economy that is technically rigorous, commercially viable, and scalable across international markets.

Our research program spans the full lifecycle of solar photovoltaic technology: from the recovery and characterisation of end-of-life materials, to the development and validation of reuse and recycling technologies, to the construction of investment-ready business cases and policy frameworks for emerging markets. Across multiple funded projects, we work at the intersection of materials science, supply chain innovation, and circular economy systems, translating laboratory findings into real-world solutions.

Our collaborations are deliberately international in scope and deeply integrated with industry. We partner with operators, universities, policy organisations, and technology developers across multiple continents, grounding our research in the commercial realities and regulatory landscapes of the markets it seeks to transform. The result is knowledge that travels: carried forward by the partners, networks, and institutions positioned to put it into practice at scale.

Our aim is to demonstrate that the responsible management of end-of-life clean energy technologies is not only an environmental imperative but a significant economic opportunity. Through our research, we seek to establish the technical foundations, commercial models, and policy conditions necessary for circular economy principles to take root in clean energy supply chains at regional and global scale. We are committed to high-impact outcomes that extend beyond academia: actionable frameworks, validated technologies, and the cross-sector relationships needed to accelerate investment in a cleaner, more resilient energy future.