ExpansionJun 24, 2026, 06:16 AM
Comstock Metals to Open Ohio Solar Panel Recycling Facility
AI Summary
Comstock Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Comstock Metals LLC, announced the selection of Cambridge, Ohio, as a national location for its industrial-scale solar panel recycling and production facility and logistics hub. This expansion is expected to create 20 full-time positions and is supported by a $75,000 grant from JobsOhio. The new facility will complement Comstock Metals' existing operation in Silver Springs, Nevada, which is scaling to 100,000 tons of annual solar panel recycling with 100% material recovery, and will help reduce transportation costs for its growing Midwest and Eastern US customer base.
Key Highlights
- Comstock Metals to establish new solar panel recycling facility in Cambridge, Ohio.
- The Ohio operation is expected to create 20 full-time positions.
- JobsOhio provided a $75,000 grant to support the project.
- The new facility will expand capacity beyond the existing Nevada facility.
- Nevada facility is scaling to 100,000 tons of solar panels annually with 100% material recovery.
- The Cambridge facility is 21,570-square-foot with an adjacent laydown yard.
- New facility aims to reduce long-distance transportation costs by 30% to 50%.
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