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Building a Smarter, More Inclusive & Sustainable Phoenix
CleanTech & Sustainability Night: Building the Circular Economy for Solar at Scale:
May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST
at CEI - Main Stage

As the solar industry matures, a new infrastructure challenge is emerging: what happens to solar panels at the end of their operational life? With millions of panels expected to retire over the coming decades, recycling, repurposing, and material recovery are becoming increasingly important to the future of the energy transition. Join us for a Founder Spotlight with Suvi Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO of SOLARCYCLE, a company building technology and infrastructure for the circular economy in solar. SOLARCYCLE works with solar asset owners to recycle retired panels, recover valuable materials, and extend the lifecycle of energy infrastructure. In this conversation, we will explore the economics of solar recycling, the operational realities of building industrial-scale infrastructure, and what it takes to create a circular supply chain for renewables. We will also discuss manufacturing, policy, and the long-term implications for the solar industry as deployment continues to accelerate. The session will be moderated by Tam Kemabonta PhD, followed by audience Q&A.

Speakers

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Suvi Sharma
CEO
SOLARCYCLE