4.7-MW solar array now completed atop Maine capped landfill

• The City of South Portland, Maine, has completed a 4.7-MW solar array atop the city's capped landfill. The project ought to offset 63% of the city's municipal electrical load.

The three-phase project began in 2017 with a 1,016-kW array. In 2022, the expansion of "Landfill East" and also addition of "Landfill West" added 474 kW and also 3,251 kW to the complete project. Today, these integrated solar projects have the biggest power potential of any kind of solar array improved a municipal landfill in the state, according to Maine DEP.

" The City of South Portland is thrilled to announce the completion of this multi-phase project," stated City Manager Scott Morelli. "Thanks to this phenomenal collaborative effort, solar energy now powers the huge bulk of municipal procedures-- a win for both the environment and also taxpayers."

The project was funded with a PPA taken care of by ReVision Energy. Calibrant Energy paid the in advance price and the City will spend for the power produced from the photovoltaic panels monthly at a price lower than utility-provided power. After 7 years, the City has the choice to buy the system at a minimized price and possess all of the solar power created.

" Calibrant Energy is proud to companion with the City of South Portland and ReVision Energy to sustain the City's energy shift," claimed Thomas Biddinger, Director of Partnerships at Calibrant Energy. "Delivering sustainable solar power with flexible funding will certainly supply financial and environmental advantages to the location for decades to come. This project is closely aligned with Calibrant Energy's dedication to providing long-term energy options that are constructed for performance as well as sustainability."

Dozens of regional electricians, electrical pupils, designers, and various other solar professionals were used in the advancement and also construction of the solar arrays. Starting in 2013, ReVision Energy, the City of South Portland, and also the City of Portland invested 4 years in a collaborative planning partnership prior to the initial solar array was integrated in 2017.

"Transitioning society from fossil fuels to renewable energy and clean technology is the greatest facilities project in the history of humankind, and also among the best riches development chances of the 21st century. The City of South Portland's clean energy management is already saving taxpayers money while considerably minimizing neighborhood carbon air pollution," claimed Phil Coupe, co-founder of ReVision Energy. "Because the price of solar technology has dropped by 90% over the past twenty years, the City of South Portland as well as its citizens will certainly obtain a strong financial as well as environmental return on this solar financial investment. And possibly most importantly, the just recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will further minimize clean energy expenses in 2023 as well as beyond, making solar energy, heat pumps, battery storage space and also electric vehicles one of the most appealing options for homeowners, services, nonprofits as well as municipalities.