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Solar PV Refurbishment and Repurposing: An Important and Viable Option for Solar Decommissioning
July 29, 2022
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The solar industry is starting to pay attention to the massive wave of aging systems that will soon need to be decommissioned. Over the last few months, more companies are emerging to provide decommissioning solutions for aging or end-of-life PV systems. Recycling methods for solar PV panels are expected to […]
An Earth Day Challenge to the Solar Industry
April 22, 2022
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The solar industry has experienced record growth every year for a decade and, in the process, has proven itself to be a clean and reliable energy source for our planet. The largest corporations in the world continue to set aggressive sustainability targets and reduce their carbon footprint. On Earth Day […]
Are You Aware of State Level Decommissioning Requirements?
April 5, 2022
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For the third year in a row, solar PV installations accounted for the largest share of new electricity generation in the U.S., adding an additional 23.6 GW of capacity to reach over 121GW of installed capacity in the country (SEIA 2022). As this number continues to grow, there is an […]
Solar Repowering: When, Why, and How?
March 15, 2022
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Solar repowering is a hot topic within the solar industry driven largely by local incentive structures, rapid technology advancements, and decreased equipment costs. Increasing capacity on a site can bolster financial returns, alleviate steep operations and maintenance costs, and increase system longevity, but comprehensive due diligence should be done to […]
Solar Panel Recycling 101
March 7, 2022
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According to the International Energy Agency, over 70,000 solar panels are being installed every hour around the world. This rapid deployment is expected to grow year over year and, as it does, so will the volume of end-of-life modules. While a major part of our mission at Decom Solar is […]
Solar Decommissioning: What’s Your Flavor?
February 4, 2022
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There are plenty of options to consider when you are dealing with a solar decommissioning project and often companies do not have time to explore all available solutions. At Decom Solar, we welcome the opportunity to assess your project and explore these options so that you can get the best […]
The Re-Roof Conundrum
January 26, 2022
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Since solar installations began there have been conflicting opinions on how corporate clients should approach the useful roof life for their building. Commercial roofs are typically warrantied for 20 years, and solar arrays are meant to remain in place for 25+ years. This creates a difficult decision for companies who […]
Croda International Partners with Decom Solar
January 19, 2022
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A recently decommissioned 305 kW solar array is having a huge impact on the local community in Jackson, Mississippi. Croda International partnered with Decom Solar to decommission a system located at their former headquarters in Edison, New Jersey. After determining that the modules could not be reutilized at Croda’s new […]