Project Decommissioning
Project decommissioning involves the safe removal, recycling, and restoration of all end‑of‑life infrastructure to meet environmental, landowner, and regulatory expectations. The process ensures the site is returned to its original condition or prepared for its next intended use with minimal disruption.
Solar projects are very different from oil and gas well decommissioning. As sunlight is an unlimited resource, solar facilities can either be upgraded with new equipment for continued energy generation, or be fully decommissioned and returned to farmland with minimal disturbance.
Panels are mounted on screw piles rather than concrete footings, making removal straightforward and reducing soil impact. Even after 40 years, panels are expected to operate at around 80% of their original output and can often repurposed or sold. Similarly, Battery Energy Storage Systems are temporary land use and can be completely removed and recycled or reused at the end of the project life.
To protect landowners and municipalities, upfront financial bonds will be put in place at the start of operations to ensure that decommissioning costs are fully covered - so communities are never left with the burden.
Our approach ensures flexibility, environmental responsibility, and long-term security for both landowners and local communities.
Solar projects in Alberta are regulated by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and Alberta's government. The Alberta Utilities Commission regulates power generation including review and approval of proposed wind and solar development sites. Alberta's government requires operators to obtain a registration, implement conservation and reclamation measures, and obtain a reclamation certificate upon project closure.
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