Comstock Inc. and its subsidiary, Comstock Metals LLC, a leader in the responsible recycling of end-of-life solar panels and the only certified, zero-landfill solar recycling solution in North America, has secured an additional site for storage that is expandable into an industry-scale recycling and processing facility.
This Ohio location strengthens Comstock Metals’ growing national recycling network and is strategically positioned to serve customers throughout Ohio and the broader Midwest – one of the larger and centrally located solar markets in the country. The site will function as a centralized hub for the collection, preparation, storage, and aggregation of decommissioned photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that will ultimately expand into processing as the market grows.
As solar deployment continues to expand across Ohio and neighboring states, the demand for compliant, environmentally responsible end-of-life solutions is accelerating. The central Ohio facility is designed to directly support solar manufacturers, developers, utilities, engineering and construction firms (EPCs), installers, decommissioners and asset owners by providing a local, reliable solution for managing retired solar panels, where valuable materials, including aluminum, silver, copper, gallium and other metals are recovered and repurposed.
“Establishing a facility in central Ohio allows us to directly support the Midwest region’s growing end-of-life panel disposal needs while providing a logistically-efficient solution that keeps costs low for our customers,” said Dr. Fortunato Villamagna, president of Comstock Metals. “Our mission is to close the loop on solar energy by ensuring panels at the end of their useful life are managed responsibly and their critical materials are fully repurposed.”
By enabling timely, efficient and compliant decommissioning, transport and recycling, Comstock’s zero-landfill solution reduces landfill waste, conserves natural resources and supports the industry’s long-term sustainability. The company is also finalizing the permit application and subsequent submission plans for its second, integrated, industry-scale Nevada location, with final selection of a location to take place later this year.
Published March 2026
