Can Electronics Ever Truly Be Green? BOOSTER Joins the Discussion

On 22 October 2025, BOOSTER was presented at the workshop “Re-Thinking Electronics: Is GreenTech Too Good to Be True?”, hosted by AMIRES in Prague. The full-day event brought together leading experts from industry, academia, research, and policy to explore the future of sustainable electronics.

The central question of the workshop—can electronics truly be green?—was addressed through a mix of keynote addresses, expert presentations, and panel discussions. Participants explored emerging solutions and strategies to balance innovation, performance, and environmental responsibility in the electronics sector.

To tackle the complexity of the topic, the workshop was structured into three thematic sessions. In the first session, moderated by our Project Manager Anastasia Grozdanova, speakers showcased how printed and flexible electronics are reshaping sustainability. A highlight was the presentation by Project Coordinator Matthias Fahland (Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP), who discussed Perspectives and Challenges for Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing in Printed Electronics. Matthias highlighted Fraunhofer FEP’s expertise in roll-to-roll coating and organic electronics, shared market insights showing Asia as the dominant market, and outlined challenges in smart building integration. A key moment of the talk was the demonstration of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, including the BOOSTER demonstrator installed in Erlangen, Germany, and the BOOSTER OPV stack design considerations for next-generation solar solutions.

Beyond presentations, the workshop served as a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and networking, allowing participants to exchange insights, explore innovative solutions, and discuss the latest trends in printed and sustainable electronics. The event also offered opportunities for clustering activities with projects such as ECOTRON, Convert2Green, and SusFE, which are active in the field of sustainable electronics.

The workshop concluded with a clear message: while challenges remain, advances in flexible electronics, bio-based materials, and sustainable manufacturing practices are paving the way toward more responsible, environmentally friendly electronics.