Emilie O’Leary is the CEO and Owner of Green Clean Solar, a woman-owned company leading sustainable solutions for solar and wind waste nationwide. With a career rooted in renewable energy, she is known for advancing recycling, landfill diversion, and decommissioning services for utility-scale projects. Under her leadership, Green Clean Solar partners with EPCs, owners, and manufacturers to ensure renewable energy delivers on its promise of sustainability.
Early in her career, Emilie worked on high-profile projects, including the solar carport at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, which shaped her commitment to a cleaner energy future. She is widely recognized for her leadership, having been named one of ATL Plus Magazine’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Atlanta and featured in Forbes’ Women Influencers in Energy and Climate to Follow on LinkedIn in 2026.
A thought leader and advocate for women in energy, Emilie is a sought-after speaker on solar recycling and circular supply chains. She is also the author of Megawatts to Mega Recycling and is widely followed for her insights on why addressing waste is essential to the credibility of the energy transition.