The Adoption of a Sustainable Circular Economy Business Model for Solar Energy Projects: Linking Circularity Practices and Value Creation Principles

ABSTRACT Globally, solar energy initiatives are increasingly recognised not only as a means of decarbonisation but also as vehicles for promoting the circular economy (CE) principles throughout infrastructure life cycles. The expansion of solar installations and the associated material intensity require a transition to circularity to alleviate resource depletion, waste production and lifecycle emissions. Circularity redefines solar infrastructure as a sustainable material repository, enhancing a