Verogy to transform Connecticut landfills into solar parks

Capped landfills repurposed by Verogy is expected to produce 2,600 MWh clean energy annually. (Image Credit: PRNewswire).

Verogy, a Connecticut-based solar energy developer, has gained permits from CT DEEP to convert landfills in Deep River, Middletown, and Montville into solar energy sites, with a combined capacity of 2.15 MW. The projects will generate over 2,600 MWh of clean energy annually, powering 252 homes. Verogy’s strategy focuses on repurposing landfills for clean energy. The Deep River project, covering a 2.3-acre landfill, offsets 594 metric tons of carbon annually. Middletown and Montville projects, on 2.5-acre and 2.4-acre landfills, offset 712 and 590 metric tons of carbon yearly, respectively.