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County gets update on cleanup of burned solar panels; contractor testing soils for contaminants
Summary
Staff said a contractor is removing burned and melted silicon solar panels from a local site, hauling debris to an out‑of‑state facility, and conducting scoop‑and‑soil tests for contaminants; lead and other contaminant removal are a stated concern.
County staff updated the board on cleanup at a local commercial solar site damaged by fire. The contractor (identified in discussion as Clean Harbors) has been removing burned and fractured panels and staging debris for transport; staff said trucks were being brought in from Utah to haul the material to a licensed disposal facility.
The presenter said the panels are silicon‑based and the contractor expected to test for contaminants. "They're removing lead. That's their big concern," the presenter said. Staff described plans for scoop‑and‑soil tests across the site and promised to share lab results with the county when available. The contractor is also restoring disturbed soil, planning hydroseeding and bringing sheep to graze under panels as part of post‑cleanup revegetation.
No action was taken; staff said cleanup and testing are ongoing and that the county will receive results and further updates.
