Comstock Metals Commissions Robotic Arms, Eddy and Washing Units for 100,000 Ton/Yr Recycling
LODE•Comstock Metals assembled and commissioned three key unit operations—robotic loading arms, the Eddy system and the washing system—for its 100,000 ton/year solar panel recycling line. The Eddy system passed full-capacity stress tests exceeding quality targets, and full commissioning with continuous operations is scheduled by late July, with first full production month following shortly.
1. Equipment Assembly Complete
All precision equipment for Comstock Metals’ industry-scale recycling facility has arrived and been assembled, encompassing nine distinct unit operations designed for a 100,000 ton per year solar panel processing line.
2. Initial Unit Commissioning
Three units—the robotic loading arms, the glass-upgrading Eddy system and the washing system—have been commissioned, tested and integrated, with the Eddy system exceeding its quality and capacity performance requirements during full-capacity stress tests.
3. Commissioning and Start-Up Timeline
Integration, tuning and staged stress-testing of the remaining units will continue through late July, after which continuous operations will commence and the first full month of production is expected within two months.
4. Offtake Readiness and Customer Samples
The commissioning sequence is guided by engineering requirements and customer sample requests, positioning the plant to supply clean glass and recovered metals to a growing pipeline of potential offtake partners upon reaching full operational status.
