Solar Decommissioning

Seamless. Sustainable. Turnkey.

Solar panels can reach the end of their useful life or become damaged for many reasons—severe weather events like hail and windstorms, breakage during installation or transport, or natural degradation over time. When that happens, responsible recycling becomes essential to prevent landfill contamination, recover valuable materials, and maintain the integrity of a clean energy ecosystem.

Our team manages every phase—from safe removal to material recovery and logistics—helping site owners navigate system failures sustainably and without disruption.

What Is Solar Decommissioning?

Solar decommissioning is the process of safely removing and recycling solar panels, racking, and ancillary equipment from end-of-life or repowered sites.

Our integrated recycling process ensures that every component—glass, metals, wiring, and ancillary equipment—is responsibly recovered and reintroduced into clean industrial reuse with zero landfill waste.

Comprehensive Decommissioning Services

Comstock Metals provides flexible decommissioning options—ranging from full-service, end-to-end management to specific onsite services—each executed by experienced field teams committed to safety and sustainability.

Panel Deinstallation

Safe removal of solar modules from existing racking systems.

Palletization & Banding

Secure packaging and preparation of all panels and components for transport.

Freight & Logistics

Nationwide pickup and delivery to Comstock’s certified recycling facilities.

On-Site Project Management

Full oversight of manpower, safety, and environmental compliance.

Racking & Infrastructure Removal

Dismantling and clearing of mounting systems, supports, and foundations.

Safety and Training Compliance

We adhere to strict training and certification standards to ensure safe, professional, and compliant operations.

Why Choose Comstock Metals

We integrate decommissioning, logistics, and recycling under one roof, ensuring efficiency, traceability, and full regulatory compliance.

Turnkey Execution – From dismantling to certified recycling, we manage it all.
Zero Waste – No panels, plastics, or metals end up in landfills.
Traceable Circularity – Verified recovery of clean, heavy-metal-free materials for reuse.
Nationwide Scalability – Equipped for utility-scale and distributed solar projects across the U.S.

“We handle everything for owners and operators looking to repower or decommission their utility-scale sites—seamless, efficient, and hassle-free.”

Industries & Applications

Comstock Metals partners with:

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Utility-scale solar owners and operators
EPC and O&M providers
Developers planning site repowering
Asset managers seeking compliant end-of-life solutions
And many more...

Certified Sustainability

Our facilities operate under R2v3 and RIOS certifications and maintain active registration with ISNetworld, guaranteeing environmentally responsible processing and auditable documentation for ESG and sustainability reporting.

Compliance Standards

Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Decommissioning

As more solar installations reach the end of their lifecycle, owners and operators often have questions about how to manage removal, recycling, and site restoration. Our goal is to make the decommissioning process simple, compliant, and fully transparent. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about solar panel decommissioning, recycling, and regulatory compliance—all based on Comstock Metals’ real-world field experience and certified recycling practices.

What type of solar arrays can you decommission?

We can decommission commercial rooftop systems, utility-scale ground mounts, and anything in-between.

Can you help with the inverters, transformers, weather stations, etc?

Yes, we can remove and manage the responsible recycling of all materials associated with the solar array.

What is a "Turnkey" service?

Turnkey means that you don't have to lift a finger. Our experienced and specialized crew will come out to fully disassemble the system, prepare it for safe shipment, coordinate the logistics, and ensure all solar panels are 100% recycled with no risk of landfill or unsafe reuse.

Can you help with broken panels?

We recycle all panel makes, models, and conditions, including severely damaged panels. Our field team is experienced in safely handling & transporting panels in all conditions, while our recycling process can safely recycle all panels in any condition. We never refurbish or resell any solar modules because of the downstream liability; we only recycle them.

Solar Panel Decommissioning & Field Services