Neodymium demand may rise by 700% for the energy transition. Scarcity makes keeping magnets in use strategically important. The manufacturing study for Overijssel by New Economy (2020) reports this for UPS systems. UPS systems contain critical materials such as neodymium and have barely any second-hand market.
A performance model and life extension keep the value of UPS systems intact. This is relevant for manufacturers of UPS systems, data centres and organisations in circular electronics.