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Solar BESS Decommissioning: Safety, Compliance, and Recycling

As solar projects continue to scale across utility, commercial, and community environments, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become an essential component of modern solar infrastructure. By storing excess generation for use at peak demand, BESS technology increases system resilience, improves grid stability, and maximizes solar ROI. But just like PV panels and inverters, a BESS eventually reaches the end of its usable life. Whether due to capacity degradation, safety concerns, or system upgrades, proper end-of-life planning is crucial for solar developers, EPCs, asset owners, and O&M teams. METech Recycling specializes in safe, compliant, and sustainable BESS decommissioning for solar sites of any scale. 1. Why BESS End-of-Life Planning Matters for Solar Projects A BESS is composed of battery modules, inverters, thermal management systems, wiring, and enclosures—all of which require careful handling at end-of-life. For solar operators, failure to plan ahead can lead to: Safety risks from high-voltage lithium-ion components Fire hazards associated with thermal runaway Regulatory non-compliance during hazardous-material transport [...]

2025-11-20T18:03:59+00:00November 20, 2025|

What Happens When Solar Panels Are Thrown Away?

The solar industry is booming. Across rooftops, deserts, and fields, panels are being installed at record pace to meet ambitious renewable energy goals. But there’s a challenge the industry is only beginning to face: what happens when these panels stop producing power? Solar panels typically last 20–30 years, meaning the first generation of large-scale installations is already approaching retirement. By the 2030s, millions of tons of solar panels will reach end-of-life each year. Without a plan, many of them risk ending up in landfills or being processed by unregulated facilities that don’t properly handle the materials inside. This is the hidden side of solar — the waste problem no one wants to talk about. At METech Recycling, we’ve been preparing for this moment for over five decades. Founded in 1968, our company has always been focused on responsible materials recovery. In 2016, we expanded into renewable energy recycling, anticipating the wave of end-of-life solar panels and energy storage systems that are [...]

2025-08-19T00:03:42+00:00July 10, 2025|

Solar Panel Recycling Companies Leading the Way to a Greener Future

Responsible Recycling for Renewable Energy Sources is Critical Solar panel recycling companies like METech Recycling are invested in a greener future through renewable energy sources. Solar energy plays a pivotal role in the combat against climate change as we move away from fossil fuels. According to a study by the U.S Department of Energy, 40% of the nation’s electricity has the potential to be powered by solar energy by 2035. However, as the number of decommissioned solar panels grow, recyclers, businesses, and consumers must step up to ensure that they are properly disposed of.      How Do Solar Panels Work? There are two types of solar panels: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Thermal. Solar PV panels contain photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electric energy. Solar thermal panels are more simple and use the sunlight to directly heat water (or other fluids), providing hot water or heat. Most solar panels are made with a type of crystalline silicon that requires [...]

2025-08-12T13:40:20+00:00August 7, 2023|
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