CAMBRIDGE, Ohio — A company specializing in solar panel recycling has selected Guernsey County as the site of a new industrial facility that is expected to create new jobs and expand recycling capabilities in eastern Ohio.
Comstock Metals LLC announced Wednesday that it plans to establish a solar panel recycling and logistics center in Cambridge. The project is expected to bring approximately 20 full-time positions to the area as the company grows its presence across the Midwest and East Coast.
The facility will focus on processing retired solar panels and recovering valuable materials such as aluminum, copper, silver, and glass. Company officials say the operation is designed to divert solar waste from landfills by utilizing a recycling process that aims to recover and reuse nearly all materials from decommissioned panels.
To support the project, Comstock Metals received a $75,000 grant through JobsOhio. Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) worked alongside the company during the site selection process.
Plans call for the operation to be housed in a 21,570-square-foot industrial building with additional outdoor storage and staging space. In addition to recycling solar panels, the facility is expected to produce recycled aluminum, silver, and glass bead materials that can be reintroduced into manufacturing and industrial supply chains.
Company leaders said the Cambridge location was chosen in part because of its proximity to major transportation routes and its ability to efficiently serve customers throughout the Midwest and Northeastern United States.
Officials with JobsOhio, OhioSE, and the Cambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation praised the project, saying it represents continued economic growth in the region while supporting emerging industries focused on sustainability and resource recovery.
Local economic development leaders also welcomed the investment, noting that the project will create jobs and bring new industrial activity to Jackson Township as construction and operations move forward.
