Comstock Metals plans to open a solar panel recycling and production facility in Cambridge, bringing new jobs and expanding the company’s national recycling network.
The Cambridge site is one of several locations selected by the company and will include a logistics hub, according to a community announcement. Company officials said the operation is expected to create 20 full-time positions.
Comstock Metals LLC, a subsidiary of Comstock Inc., focuses on recycling end-of-life solar panels and recovering materials such as aluminum, copper, silver and glass. The company says its process diverts all materials from landfills through a circular recycling model, according to the announcement.
The project includes support from a $75,000 JobsOhio grant aimed at economic development and job creation. Ohio Southeast Economic Development, known as OhioSE, assisted the company in securing the funding and establishing its presence in the region.
The company identified a 21,570-square-foot facility with an adjacent laydown yard in Cambridge. Officials say the location will strengthen access to Midwest and East Coast customers while reducing transportation costs tied to moving decommissioned solar panels.
“Comstock Metals’ decision to establish its first Ohio processing and production facility in Cambridge reflects the strategic advantages the state offers growing companies,” JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef said. “With its centralized location and strong logistics network, Cambridge is well positioned to support Comstock Metals’ continued expansion as demand for solar recycling services grows across the country.”
Comstock Metals launched operations in Silver Springs, Nevada, in 2022 and has been operating a recycling facility there while scaling up its processing capacity. The Nevada operation is expanding to handle up to 100,000 tons of solar panels annually, according to the announcement.
Company leaders say the Cambridge facility will build on that capacity by producing aluminum, silver and glass bead materials for resale into industrial supply chains across the Midwest.
“Our new Cambridge facility in Ohio is an integral part of our growing national capacity as we enable a network of logistics, storage and recycling of the rapidly growing volumes of end-of-life solar materials that are decommissioning across the country,” said Corrado De Gasperis, chief executive officer of Comstock Inc. “We thank Ohio for supporting and enabling jobs in this region. The speed that we deploy our recycling network is critical to keeping these hazardous materials out our landfills, communities and eco-systems.”
Company leaders say the Cambridge location will help cut transportation costs, which can account for up to half of total recycling expenses, according to the announcement. The site is positioned to serve customers in the Midwest and Northeast more efficiently.
“The central Ohio location provides a cost-effective logistical solution for our growing Midwest and Northeast U.S. customer base, supporting the company’s goal to set the standard for solar recycling here in the United States,” said Fortunato Villamagna, president of Comstock Metals. “Our team has developed a strong network of relationships in the eastern US with solar power producers, O&M groups, and manufacturers. The support from JobsOhio is an important step in our nations recognition and prioritization of these critical recycling activities that best serve our communities.”
Local economic development leaders said the investment signals continued growth across eastern Ohio.
“We are grateful for the decision of Comstock Metals to invest in Guernsey County,” said Matt Abbott, president and CEO of OhioSE Economic Development. “This investment continues to prove the positive momentum that is taking place in eastern and southeastern Ohio,” said Abbott.
“Guernsey County is excited to welcome Comstock Metals to the community and grateful for their investment and the new job opportunities they will bring to Jackson Township,” said Bill Arnett, Cambridge-Guernsey CIC executive director. “We look forward to supporting them through their local startup and future growth opportunities.”
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