6.875-MW solar project finished atop Rhode Island capped landfill

NuGen Capital Management has completed a solar project on a closed landfill in Rhode Island. The 6.875-MWDC solar site occupies more than 90 acres of the Town of Bristol’s capped landfill.

“All of us at NuGen are incredibly excited to see years of hard work and collaboration lead to the successful completion of a needed and important solar project for the State of Rhode Island,” said David Milner, CEO, NuGen Capital Management, LLC. “This project has been a labor of love, and we extend our gratitude to all of our partners and the dedicated team of workers whose invaluable contributions have enabled us to deliver a significant supply of clean energy to our home state.”

Toray Plastics, a subsidiary of the multinational Toray Group, will purchase 100% of the energy generated from the Bristol Landfill Solar Project. Toray manufactures high-performance films and is the largest consumer of commercial energy in Rhode Island. The company’s R&D is focused on the development of materials that are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. Its sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of three solar farms and two cogeneration systems, energy and water conservation, recycling, and zero landfill. This project marks another major accomplishment for Toray as it works to fulfill its emissions reduction goals.

“The Toray team is thrilled to be a part of the Bristol Landfill Solar Project, which marks a significant milestone for Rhode Island’s and Toray’s sustainability goals,” said Christopher Roy, president, CEO and COO, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. “This project underscores our unwavering dedication to sustainable growth and investment in the communities where we operate.”

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