Verogy has received permits from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to convert former landfills in Deep River, Middletown, and Montville into sites that will host solar energy projects. The three projects will collectively generate 2.15-MW.
“Verogy is grateful to Connecticut DEEP’s staff for their thoughtful review of our three landfill projects,” said Will Herchel, CEO of Verogy. “These projects mark a dual victory for the environment. First, by generating renewable energy, these projects will significantly reduce carbon emissions, contributing to the fight against climate change. Second, the use of capped landfills for the projects represents an important achievement in land reclamation and sustainability.”
Verogy’s Deep River project will remediate and cap a former 2.3-acre landfill, and install a 675-kW solar system. The Middletown project will remediate and cap a former 2.5-acre landfill, and install an 809-kW system. The Montville project will redevelop a former 2.4-acre landfill, and install a 670-kW system.
“Verogy’s commitment to sustainability is at the core of our landfill projects,” added Herchel. “By harnessing the power of the sun and revitalizing formerly unusable land, we are taking meaningful steps towards a cleaner, greener future in Connecticut. We are excited about these great projects and look forward to finding even more opportunities to transform landfill sites into clean energy producing properties.”
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