Presentations

Abstract

End-of-life wind turbines represent a growing and underutilized source of rare earth elements (REEs), particularly from the permanent magnets in their generators. Recycling these magnets can provide a domestic and secure source of REEs for a supply chain that is currently restricted and heavily dependent on a few global players, particularly China. These generators often contain valuable REEs such as neodymium and dysprosium, yet less than 1% is currently recovered, with most lost in traditional recycling streams. Cyclic Materials is helping address this gap by actively recovering these critical commodities through its proprietary technologies and feeding them into the supply chain as raw materials. This not only strengthens REE supply outside China, reduces emissions tied to primary extraction, and supports a more circular and resilient clean energy economy. Cyclic works closely with OEMs, asset owners, and recyclers to bring awareness, build partnerships, and develop best practices and solutions for efficient recovery of these critical materials.