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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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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Intersolar Wrap Up 2023: Clean Energy + Battery Systems Takes the Spotlight
Welcome to Green Clean Solar's experience at Intersolar North America ! The energy at the event was truly electric, and we kicked it off...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Green Clean Solar Celebrates One Year of Helping the Solar Industry Recycle
Driving the Renewable Energy Circular Economy "As we push full throttle on renewable energy infrastructure, we must pull our heads up to...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Recycling of Utility-Scale Battery Storage Systems: Maximizing Efficiency and Sustainability
The disposal of lithium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage systems is an emerging issue, as industry-wide guidelines still need...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Trends in Solar Panel Recycling & Battery Storage Recycling
As we celebrate our first year in business, we’d like to share some insights based on what we’ve seen and what we predict is ahead based...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20244 min read
How Do You Plan for Battery & Solar Panel Decommissioning?
When solar decommissioning plans are executed, all infrastructure is removed, including any components; meanwhile, the land is stabilized...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Recyclable Packaging: How Solar Manufacturers Can Improve Hard-to-Recycle Materials
Calling all Solar Manufacturers! While driving capacity remains a core focus, it's also time to consider the reusability/recyclability of...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20242 min read
RE+ Anaheim Round-Up from the Green Clean Solar Team
RE+ was an incredible show that has officially marked a giant growth milestone in the solar industry, and we couldn’t be more excited....
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Metal Recycling: Steel and Solar Power a Symbiotic Relationship Supported by Reshoring & Recycling
World reduction of carbon emissions relies on many industries doing their part to make a measurable impact toward the goal of 25 Gt CO2e...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20249 min read
How Does California Keep Solar Panels out of Landfills?
The United States aims to reduce greenhouse gas pollution levels 50-52% by 2030. As ambitious climate legislation moves forward into...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20243 min read
What Can the Solar Industry do to Help the Global Aluminum Shortage?
Did you know there’s a magic metal used daily in the Solar Industry? That metal is aluminum, and it’s called a magic metal because it can...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Cardboard Recycling: What are the Benefits on Solar Installation Sites?
On a typical solar installation site for large projects, construction dumpsters are rented to clear the site and haul off materials to...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Solar Preparedness Plan for Natural Disaster Cleanups & PV Recycling
As the effects of climate change take shape, more Integrated Resource Plans (IRP) are prioritizing resilient solar infrastructure for new...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20245 min read
End-of-Life Solar PV Panel Decommissioning & Recycling
An installation in reverse is what a solar decommissioning project scope looks like. Skid steers are used to collect large quantities of...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Best Practices for Utility-Scale Solar Project Wood Crate Waste
Utility-scale solar projects are critical for the transition to global renewable energy efforts. They allow for larger conversion from...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Do Commercial & Utility-Scale Solar Projects Need Tailored Trash Pickup Solutions?
The greater the Megawatts (MW), the greater the mega waste to deal with at the end of a project. Tons of crates, plastic trash, and...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 20245 min read
The First Woman-Owned Solar Site Waste Cleanup Company Launches
From pile driving to rack installing on commercial projects, Emilie Oxel O'Leary has firsthand experience of the waste generated from...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 20243 min read
How Will ESGs & Waste Reporting Impact Solar Panel Recycling & Installation Sites?
“Who Cares Wins” is the title of the International Finance Corporation’s tipping point report that coined the term Environmental Social...
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Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 20245 min read
What a Waste! How Can Solar CEOs Start Implementing Recycling & Refurbishing Measures?
Only about 10% of panels get recycled in the U.S. However, there will be an estimated $2 billion worth of materials to recover by 2050....
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Emilie O'Leary
Jul 23, 20245 min read
Is Now the Time to Tackle Solar Panel Recycling & the Industry’s Waste Problem?
We love solar energy; it’s a cost-effective way to replace fossil fuel dependency and reduce carbon emissions - which is why we need more...
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