Madrid, January 31, 2026 — The Europe Today: The Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge has selected 42 projects focused on recycling, reuse, and eco-design linked to renewable energies, awarding a total of 74 million euros in public funding to strengthen the circular economy across the sector.
The funding will benefit ten of Spain’s autonomous communities. Castilla-La Mancha leads in the number of approved initiatives, with eight projects receiving approximately 14 million euros. It is followed by Andalucía, also with eight projects and 12 million euros, the Basque Country with seven projects and 14 million euros, and Catalonia with five projects receiving 7.7 million euros. Castilla y León, Madrid, and the Valencian Community will each receive support for three projects, while Aragón will benefit from two projects. Extremadura and Navarre will each receive funding for one project.
The initiative is part of the first call under the Renocicla programme, which aims to improve the management of renewable energy equipment throughout its entire life cycle, from eco-design and manufacturing to recycling and the recovery of materials for new industrial uses.
Most of the selected projects focus on the treatment and recycling of photovoltaic solar panels, as well as the management of lithium and lithium-ion batteries. Funding will also support the creation of new facilities for reusing wind turbine blades and other components from wind farms.
Several initiatives emphasize research and innovation to enhance recycling and material recovery processes. One project explores the feasibility of repurposing wind turbine blades as catamaran skates, highlighting efforts to identify new and sustainable uses for renewable energy waste.
The aid is managed by the Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE) and is currently in a provisional phase. Companies will be able to submit additional documentation during an upcoming public comment period, which may lead to an increase in the final number of approved projects.
The grants are non-repayable and are awarded based on technical quality, economic feasibility, innovation, and strict compliance with environmental requirements.
