The process of dismantling or demolishing existing solar power facilities
After-use modules and structures are categorized into reusable and non-reusable parts, where the value of reusable units are calculated at their highest price.
The aim of the service is to minimize customer burden for decommissioning and demolition, including costs for waste disposal, transportation, and processing. Clients may even benefit from additional revenue.
Types of decommissioning
- Replacement due to end-of-life defects (end of useful life of the power plant) or breakdowns
- Expiration of the power generation business duration
- Demolition due to repowering and remodeling (need to upgrade with the latest technology)
- Change of rights regarding the plant site, including expropriation or transfer (including changes in land usage)
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Request a quote -
Estimate after site visit -
Demolition after signing of contract -
Valuation of reusable products -
Offsetting -
Reuse and recycling
decommissioning procedures
Planning- Determine the scope of work and detailed schedule, prepare budget, obtain necessary authorizations, and identify (potential) risks
* Includes briefing on the steps for quote inquiry, quotation after site visit, signing of the contract, and financial offsetting
Site assessment- Assessment of solar panels, inverters, and other components prior to dismantling to identify potential risks and determine best approaches for mitigation
Separation- Assessment of solar panels, inverters, and other components prior to dismantling to identify potential risks and determine best approaches for mitigation
Dismantling- Manual work or use of heavy equipment or specialized tools to cut or remove mounted structures
Recovery- Recover reusable components or materials, such as solar panels, inverters, or metal frames, from the dismantling process for further reuse or recycling
Demolition- Various demolition process, including mechanical demolition (controlled explosion or manual dismantling)
* May be subject to change depending on factors such as the size and location of plants or other environmental considerations
Waste disposal- Once demolition is complete, leftover waste, such as concrete, steel, and electronic parts, shall be properly disposed of in line with local regulations
* Includes steps for valuation of reusable units / includes
Site restoration- Process to return the site to its original condition, including backfilling excavated areas, grading the ground, and planting vegetation to prevent erosion
and companies
- When decommissioning solar farms, owners must consider a number of factors, including the dismantling and disposal costs, potential impact on the environment, and the loss of energy generation revenue. Moreover, all necessary authorizations and permits shall be obtain while ensuring that the decommissioning process complies with all relevant regulations.
- During the decommissioning process, it is critical to pay attention to safety, especially when dealing with electrical components and heavy equipment. Owners should also consider the leakage of hazardous materials such as lead and cadmium in solar panels and take appropriate measures for their safe disposal.
[RePowering] Collection of existing panels and rebuilding panels in solar farms
- Replace solar panels with their generation efficiency reduced by about 20-30% with high-efficiency modules to ensure a higher profitability.
- Repowering solar power plants can achieve higher output and stable systems that can generate more revenue.
- Replacing old solar facilities with the latest versions do not only regain the lost efficiency, increase the service life, and ensure a steady increase in revenue stream, but also minimize replacement cost.
Review of authorizations and permits -
Less than 10% of the permitted capacity: pre-use inspection : change construction plan
Determine the scope of construction- Partial decommissioning and replacement of existing facility
- Decommissioning and replacement of all existing facility
- Total power plant capacity
Quote proposal- Demolition cost for modules and inverters
- Cost for new installations
- Review / submit quotation amount
Contract- Finalize total contract amount
- Finalize construction period
- Sign construction contract
Installation and construction-
Cheongju Agricultural Technology Center 73.5kW -
Cheongju Osong-eup Administrative Welfare Center 25kW -
Cheongju Namil-myeon Administrative Welfare Center 10kW
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