IEEE Power Engineering Society Meeting: Utility-Scale Photovoltaic End-of-Life Management and Risk Prevention Speaker
 IEEE PES BOSTON PRESENTS A TECHNICAL MEETING ON: Utility-Scale Photovoltaic End-of-Life Management and Risk Prevention Speaker Speaker: Dwight Clark, CHMM, General Manager at Solar eWaste Solutions, R2 and WEEE Standards Consultant. Date: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 Location: Presentation starts at 6:00 pm (EST). Online only via MS Teams; no in-person gathering (RSVP on our website & JOIN HERE; Meeting ID: 251 786 276 639, Passcode: AVG6Up) Abstract: With the increasing number of solar modules reaching the end of their operational life, it is essential to establish recycling systems that can handle the high volume while adhering to environmental and regulatory standards. This presentation will explore developing and implementing a comprehensive recycling system for utility-scale PV modules, addressing key considerations such as regulatory compliance, hazardous waste classification, and material recovery rates. By examining current technologies and processes, including limitations in existing systems for bifacial and thin-film modules, we will highlight the need for more effective recycling solutions to meet the demand of large-scale solar decommissioning projects. This talk will also discuss critical due diligence practices in downstream partner selection, waste handling, storage, and transportation to minimize environmental impact and long-term liability under RCRA and CERCLA regulations. I will explore the need for optimizing material purity, including silicon and glass recovery, to increase the economic and environmental viability of solar module recycling at a utility-scale. Biography: Dwight Clark, CHMM, is the founder of Solar E-Waste Solutions, a veteran and employee-owned recycling company focused on the solar recycling market, with the specific intent of increasing the potential revenue that can be recovered from the reclamation of metals, glass, silicon, and other valuable constituents from modules through good engineering and science. Dwight has a background in Environmental Engineering and certification as a Hazardous Materials Manager, and executive operation experience where he designed operational processes for a panel recycling company. Dwight has consulted on R2 Certification and WEEE Standards, as well as operational efficiency, environmental health and safety, and materials processing for various businesses. His career also includes permitting and closing several RCRA Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities, serving as a Nuclear Engineer in the US Navy, and being a National Board Member of the Academy of Hazardous Materials Professionals. |
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