A key component to the success of wind and solar energy technologies is energy storage. However, batteries are potentially hazardous if not managed and disposed of properly.
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Depending on the construction of the battery, several hazardous materials may be found as components that could cause adverse environmental impacts if they escape containment of the battery housing, including:
- acid
- lead
- nickel
- lithium
- cadmium
- alkaline
- mercury
- nickel metal hydride
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These battery systems need to be monitored closely and require maintenance. If neglected they can reach their end-of-life much sooner than anticipated.
SUNSET Renewable Asset Management Inc. offers cost effective early loss and end-of-life solutions to keep your waste materials out of landfills and repurpose them into a circular economy.
We also provide consultancy for developers and stakeholders to implement best management practices in order to mitigate and manage site infrastructure/waste materials during permitting, construction, repowering, and EOL phases of renewable energy facilities.