Efficient Dismantling of Photovoltaic Systems. A Complete Solar Park Project at a Glance
When a solar park with several thousand modules is renewed, the process is anything but routine. Old technology, heavy steel structures and deeply embedded cable systems meet tight schedules and high expectations. This was exactly the situation faced by a park operator who commissioned PVMRC with the complete dismantling of the installation. The schedule allowed six weeks. Our team finished earlier.
The result is a clean and open site that is now fully ready for reconstruction. The operator was able to begin the next project phase without delay. And this highlights a key point every solar park owner should understand. Without a reliable partner for dismantling, no modernisation project can be planned or executed with confidence.
A site that had reached its age
The solar park was a typical example from the early years of expansion. Heavy module frames, a large transformer station, steel beams as substructure and extensive cable runs stretching across the entire area. The modules were robust and correspondingly heavy. The substructure was solid but complex to remove.
It became clear during the first inspection that this project would demand more than physical effort. It required planning, structure and a team that works quickly and safely.
From the first module to the last bolt. A team that delivers
The dismantling began with the systematic removal of the modules. Row by row they were released, carried, stacked on pallets and prepared for transport. The combination of old heavy modules and massive steel beams demanded physical precision and both strong and steady hands.
While the dismantling progressed, the material flow was prepared, but actual logistics only began afterwards. As the team removed the modules, temporary storage areas were set up across the site. Heavy modules, steel beams and cables were carefully sorted and stored until all dismantling was completed. Only then began loading and transport. This clear separation ensured that the dismantling proceeded smoothly and no working areas were obstructed.
Reuse as part of the concept. Dismantling of Photovoltaic
A distinctive aspect of this project was the partial reuse of the old substructure. Some of the heavy steel beams were removed, while others remained in place where they were still stable and suitable for integration into the new system. This saved material, reduced costs and accelerated the reconstruction.
The dismantling was therefore not only a deconstruction but also preparation for the next lifecycle of the park.
Working on sensitive ground
A special challenge of this project was the natural condition of the terrain. The solar park was located on a meadow previously used as grazing land for sheep. The ground was soft, uneven and sensitive in many areas. For heavy machinery, transport vehicles and trucks this created additional difficulty. Every movement had to be planned to avoid unnecessary damage.
Our team carefully designed access routes and worked with great attention to the condition of the soil. This careful approach ensured that despite intense activity the natural structure remained largely intact, making the area suitable for agricultural use again once the new installation is completed.
Cables in the ground and a transformer house that had to make way
What many underestimate. Under a solar park lie often hundreds of metres of cables that have settled firmly into the ground over the years. These were fully exposed, removed and sorted. A laborious but essential step for a complete dismantling of Photovoltaic.
The transformer station played a central role in this project. The building was solidly constructed and deeply embedded in the original infrastructure. Inside were switch cabinets, technical components and wiring that had controlled the park for many years. Everything had to be removed for the modernisation. The entire station was dismantled step by step, including all switch cabinets, technical equipment and the surrounding concrete.
A look at the result
After completion, the site presented an entirely new appearance. Where old module rows had once stood, there is now open space. Where heavy steel structures had been anchored, only those parts remain that will be reused. Where a transformer station once blocked the area, there is now room for modern technology.
The solar park is beginning a new lifecycle. And PVMRC has shown what is possible when a team works precisely and takes responsibility.
Why this project is important to us
This assignment demonstrated clearly that dismantling of photovoltaic is far more than simply taking things apart. It is a combination of planning, craftsmanship, logistics and forward thinking.
With every project our contribution to the European energy transition grows. Each dismantling process enables the recovery of valuable materials and creates space for modern and more efficient systems. Step by step we leave a measurable ecological footprint across Europe and support the transition to a more sustainable and future oriented solar landscape.
The next solar park is already scheduled. And we are ready.
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