Dive Brief:
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An abandoned landfill in Lowell, Massachusetts is now equipped with 6,000 solar panels and has begun generating energy.
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With the initial round of panels installed, the city will now begin reaping the benefits in the form of massive energy savings. The project is projected to save Lowell up to 25% in energy costs.
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The town expects to save between $1.5-2.5 million annually on its energy bill over the next two decades.
Dive Insight:
Many towns throughout the country are considering turning unused landfill sites into energy-generating, savings-producing solar farms. A solar project is underway at a vacant landfill in Billerica, Massachusetts, while a new solar project was just approved at a shattered site in Townsend, Vermont.
