In this episode, Sean White and Cesar Barbosa, CEO of Nu Life, break down the seven “re-”s of solar: Repurpose, Repower, Recycle, Repair, Refurbish, Retrofit, and Remediation. Discover how these strategies are shaping the future of solar projects, from giving panels a second life to tackling the challenges of decommissioning and sustainability.

 

Topics covered:

Nu Life www.nulifepower.com

PPA = Power Purchase Agreement

Repurpose: Use old panels in a new place or application.

Repower: Upgrade a system with new parts for better performance.

Recycle: Break down panels to recover materials.

Repair: Fix specific issues without major replacements.

Refurbish: Restore used panels by repairing minor parts.

Retrofit: Replace or upgrade components across a system.

Remediation: Correct larger-scale problems to restore function.

FabTech www.fabtech.net

Decommissioning

PV Cycle www.pvcycle.org

Used Solar

End of Life

Utility

Cesar Barbosa’s Articles www.linkedin.com/in/cesarbarbosa

 

Reach out to Jon Williams Here:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cesarbarbosa

Nu Life Website: www.nulifepower.com

 

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