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Closed since 1997, the landfill now contains 18,216 solar panels on more than 28 acres of land. The 5-megawatt (MW) capacity generates enough energy to power 1,000 homes in the region.
"Solar farms require a lot of
Two additional sites, MT Sullivan Landfill in Chicopee, Massachusetts (2 MW) and Berkley Landfill in Berkley, Massachusetts (3.6 MW), were also developed by
Collectively, the four solar farms generate enough energy to power approximately 3,000 Massachusetts homes.
"We are excited to create additional, long-term value for the closed landfill by supplying clean energy to the area's residents and businesses," says Roshni Mali, director from
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