Comstock Metals signs solar material recycling services agreement with Illuminate USA
Type: Partnership · Technology: Solar · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-07-21
Comstock Metals and Illuminate USA signed a partnership to manage transportation, sorting and recycling of solar panel manufacturing byproducts at Illuminate's Pataskala, Ohio facility. The agreement covers recycling of panel components into raw aluminum, glass and metal using Comstock's proprietary thermal process. The deal supports Illuminate's 1.1‑million‑square‑foot plant, which produces up to 5 GW of solar modules annually. By providing a zero‑landfill solution, the partnership aims to repurpose materials for new industrial goods and eliminate downstream liability. The agreement was announced on 2026‑07‑21.
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- Comstock Metals (Partner)
- Illuminate USA (Partner)
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