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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...

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...

Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20244 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 panels that are stacked in uniform for removal. In this vein of a reverse install, equipment for the project should come full circle by reusing or recycling the materials for remanufacturing as part of the panel recovery plan. Having a recovery plan in place with PV recycling vendors will be key to fast and efficient decommissioning efforts

Emilie O'Leary
Aug 28, 20245 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...

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...

Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 20243 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...

Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 20245 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...

Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 20243 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....

Emilie O'Leary
Aug 16, 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...

Emilie O'Leary
Jul 23, 20245 min read
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