Solar Decommissioning’s Important Call for Nuance

When we applaud the solar transition, we thank the panels harnessing the sun. But we too often stop there. The missing chapter is what happens after they’ve lived their useful lives. Without a clear plan for decommissioning, we risk turning one green revolution into a new waste problem. By 2030, […]

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The Dark Side of Solar Decommissioning (and What We’re Doing About It)

Solar energy has transformed the U.S. energy landscape over the past two decades. Yet as the earliest solar installations approach or exceed their 25–30 year design lifespans, a looming challenge emerges: what happens at end of life? Without careful planning, the dismantling and disposal of solar systems can significantly negate […]

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The Next Chapter of Clean Energy: Responsible Solar Decommissioning

Solar has been powering a cleaner future for nearly thirty years. But every story has a next chapter. Across the country, America’s earliest large-scale solar systems are reaching the end of their life cycle. And how we decommission them will determine whether the clean energy revolution keeps its promise, or […]

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Decom Solar Pioneers Sustainable Battery Storage Decommissioning

What if we told you there’s hidden value in your battery storage system? If you’re an owner of an aging battery energy storage system (BESS), you may be sitting on precious metals, literally. At Decom Solar, we help you unlock that value through fast, safe, and environmentally responsible decommissioning.  After […]

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Why You Should Schedule a Solar Decommissioning Assessment Before Budget Season

It’s budget season! That means property owners and operators are gearing up to forecast spending, prioritize capital improvements, and allocate resources for the year ahead. All too often, owners with solar systems find themselves unprepared for unforeseen solar decommissioning work, roofing repair and replacement, and beyond. But here’s the challenge: […]

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself to Determine the Future of Your Solar Asset

How do you know when your solar system needs attention? As former solar developers, we understand that most solar conversations are focused on installation. But after managing the installation and design of over 400 MW of solar systems across the U.S., we shifted our focus to decommissioning, because the decisions […]

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Proof in the Numbers: Decom Solar’s Broad Impact

It’d be a shame, wouldn’t it? If your favorite artist or musician was producing their usual great work, but no one could enjoy it. That’d be a tragedy! That’s because *impact* matters.  When we at Decom Solar transitioned from being great at installing America’s important solar energy systems to world-class decommissioning, […]

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Recycling Case Study: Infineon

There’s a big secret in solar. Ironically, the very systems that were installed to offset carbon emissions often end up being decommissioned and unethically disposed of in landfills and oceans. This contradicts and offsets our industry’s mission to fight back against global warming. Luckily, solar system owners *can* honorably decommission […]

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