In order to combat climate change, we need to Drastically reduce raw material consumption. There is potential for savings in both the automotive and construction sectors. Another challenge is the need to expand renewable energies: Here we will also have to use metallic raw materials in the future to decarbonise energy production. It is therefore all the more important that wind power and solar power plants Use circular potential to reduce the consumption of primary raw materials. In this study, we examine the potential and current state of recyclate use in the field of renewable energies in Germany and Europe. How are recycling and circular potentials currently being investigated and exploited? What economic, political and legal levers exist along the production chains to expand circularity?
