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Emilie O'Leary
Jan 83 min read
The Role of Government Regulations in Solar Panel Disposal
Solar panels have been used for many years to help minimize carbon dioxide emissions and fight global warming due to environmental...
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Emilie O'Leary
Dec 12, 20244 min read
Decommissioning Solar Power Plants Can Benefit Local Communities: Economic and Environmental Impact
Solar power is good for our environment because it is a clean and renewable energy source. We all know that it plays an important role in...
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Emilie O'Leary
Nov 22, 20244 min read
What Happens to Solar Panels Once They've Reached End-of-life?
Solar energy is a fast-growing energy system and the most popular renewable energy source. The solar energy movement began decades ago,...
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Emilie O'Leary
Nov 14, 20243 min read
How to Find a Safe Way to Dispose of Solar Panels?
Are you using solar panels? Thank you for caring for our earth! Using solar is a huge step toward a greener planet, and as someone who’s...
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Emilie O'Leary
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Common Reasons for Solar Panel Removal
We all know the value of solar energy and how beneficial it is for the environment. That's why most people are switching to solar energy....
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Emilie O'Leary
Oct 9, 20244 min read
What Happens to Old Solar Panels? A Guide to Waste Management
From melting glaciers to burning forests, we’re seeing the effects of climate change all around us. It’s impacting wildlife, disrupting...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Waste Management and Recycling in the Solar Industry
In the early days of the solar industry, waste management practices were straightforward, designed to manage the modest volume of waste...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Recycling Wind Turbines - A Q&A Session
The renewable energy industry has made significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. However, a new...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Advancing a Circular Economy - the Solar Industry's Approach to Waste Reduction and Recycling
The renewable energy industry increasingly recognizes the need to minimize waste to achieve sustainability. However, discussions often...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Rethinking Decommissioning Timelines for Solar Projects
The common belief is that solar farm decommissioning happens at the 25-30-year mark. However, what happens when the need for...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20247 min read
To Maximize Sustainability for Utility-Scale Solar, It’s Imperative to Recycle Metals
Want to offset your solar waste management costs? Then, separating out and recycling metals on your job site is imperative. The solar...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Nautilus Solar & Green Clean Solar: Community Solar’s Responsibility to Recycle
Green Clean Solar joined forces with Nautilus Solar Energy to launch a solar panel recycling initiative in Maine. This collaboration...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Tella Firma Foundations Partners with Green Clean Solar to Increase Steel Recycling in Renewables
Tella Firma Foundations and Green Clean Solar have announced a strategic partnership to prioritize metal recycling practices in the U.S....
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20247 min read
Green Clean Solar Announces New Services! Here's How Solar Companies Can Improve Their ESG Metrics
Calling all Sustainability Directors, Consultants, and ESG Directors - We've heard your calls and launched our service based on your...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Trends in Waste for Renewables from the Resource Recovery Conference 2023
At Green Clean Solar, we're committed to leading the renewable energy sector with the best practices and innovations in waste management....
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20243 min read
What are the Hidden Costs of Conventional Solar Waste Management
In today's world, the escalating effects of climate change have led markets to prioritize sustainable practices more than ever....
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20241 min read
Solar Panel Reuse: Cornell University Panel Study with Dr. Steve Grodsky - Part 1
Think your solar panels have reached the end of the line? Think again. At Green Clean Solar, we take every opportunity to have panels...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20247 min read
Solar Decommissioning Plans Increasingly Required for PTO
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) PV in the Circular Economy (PViCE) tool predicts that at least 27 GW of all...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 202419 min read
Solar Panel Recycling An Interview on the Future of Renewable Energy Waste Management
In this insightful interview, Denise Anderson-Rivas, Director of Environmental Content at AR Environmental Content Marketing, speaks with...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20247 min read
Strategies for Workforce Development in the Renewable Energy Industry and Recruiting Women
The renewable energy industry is booming, and investments worldwide are funneling into wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects....
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