SOILS: Solar on Landfills and Brownfields

As an increasing number of U.S. landfills reach capacity each year, they are closed by capping with high-density polyethylene, followed by a thick layer of soil and grass. So, what happens next? That is the challenge that government agencies and landfill owners face. After a site is closed, the landfill surface area is generally not suited to traditional development. Therefore, implementing a renewable energy resource, such as a non-ground disturbing solar solution, creates a win-win solution.

SunPods Solar Operational Integrated Landfill System (SOILS™) is designed to easily deploy solar electric systems on closed landfills. The SOILS™ solar units are factory-built and delivered to the project site, set into place, and ready to power-up. The SunPods solar system requires minimal site preparation, no on-site assembly or ground penetrations. Additionally, the power adjustable legs can be individually adjusted to accommodate for the landfill's settlement over time. The flexible design enables site managers and owners to install SunPods solar arrays starting with small commercial systems to cover the site's energy needs to utility scale solar energy farms.

Features: Complete, factory-built solar array High quality solar panels Power adjustable legs Array size matched inverter(s) 2,800 watts per unit Stable self-ballasted design G-90 galvanized steel support platform Pre-wired electrical for easy connectivity Pre-tested at factory Modular, interconnecting design Expandable to utility scale Single-source warranty

See the SOILS data sheet for more details.

Need more information on a landfill project? Simply fill out our online information form to give us a few more details about your project and we will contact you with details specific to your site. Or, contact us directly at info@sunpods.com