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Decommissioning Planning and Services
We develop decommissioning plans and provide decommissioning services for solar plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Services
Decommissioning Plans
Bluewater develops formal plans for site decommissioning and equipment disposal, which are often required during the permitting process for building a BESS facility.
Decommissioning Services
Bluewater partners with reliable and compliant industry experts for the dismantling, shipping, reuse, and recycling of BESS and solar site equipment.
Our Partner in Decommissioning Services:
Decommissioning planning ensures environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective end-of-life management. It’s increasingly required by permitting authorities (municipalities) and investors. This prevents a ban on projects and paying for the third-party clean-up.
Many jurisdictions require a decommissioning bond to ensure funds are available for safe removal and disposal. Decommissioning plans are needed to verify the dollar amount required for the bond.
Improper handling of lithium-ion batteries and solar modules can lead to hazardous waste leaks, fire risks, and regulatory violations, resulting in fines and lawsuits. Responsible decommissioning mitigates these risks.
Yes. Some panels can be repurposed for secondary use. Non-reusable materials are processed through certified recycling channels to recover critical minerals.
Repurposing extends the life of batteries by using them in new applications (e.g., backup power or mobility), while recycling breaks them down to recover raw materials. Both reduce landfill waste and support sustainability. Repurposing is the most economically and environmentally friendly solution.
Systems are evaluated based on age, performance, and chemistry. Bluewater can determine if equipment can be reused or should be recycled.
Systems are evaluated based on age, performance, and chemistry. Bluewater can determine if equipment can be reused or should be recycled.
Challenges include safe removal, compliant packaging, transportation of hazardous materials, and coordination with recycling or repurposing facilities. These require specialized expertise and detailed planning to avoid delays and extra costs.
Regulations often hold the asset owner responsible for decommissioning. Bluewater offers contingency planning and third-party execution to ensure compliance even in complex ownership scenarios.
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