2 Southeastern CT Landfills To Be Converted For Solar Power

MONTVILLE, CT — Former landfills in Deep River, Middletown, and Montville will be converted into solar energy projects.

Verogy, a solar energy developer based in West Hartford, announced this week that it has has received permits from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for the projects.

The capped landfills will now host solar projects that will produce over 2,600 MWh of clean energy annually, the company said. That's enough to power 252 homes for a year.

“Verogy is grateful to Connecticut DEEP’s staff for their thoughtful review of our three landfill projects,” Will Herchel, CEO of Verogy, said in a statement. “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 will redevelop more than seven acres of remediated land.

In Deep River, the project is located at 206 Winthrop Road and will remediate and cap a former 2.3-acre landfill. The site will produce 838,875 kWh/year – enough to power 79 average homes for a year.

In Middletown, the project is located at 180 Johnson St. and will remediate and cap a former 2.5-acre landfill. The site will produce 1,005,264 kWh/year – enough to power 95 average homes for a year.

In Montville, the project is located at 669 Route 163 and will redevelop a former 2.4-acre landfill. The site will produce 831,942 kWh/year – enough to power 78 average homes for a year.

“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.”