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Town of Coventry completes landfill solar project
Developed on a capped landfill site, Coventry Landfill Solar project will generate around 7.7 million kWh annually, enough to power for more than 1,100 homes.
At a glance
Who: Town of Coventry; Town of East Greenwich; Ameresco; Luminace.
What: The Town of Coventry in Rhode Island collaborated with energy infrastructure solutions provider Ameresco and North American decarbonisation-as-a-service provider Luminace to complete the Coventry Landfill Solar project.
Why: To increase its renewable energy generation capabilities and enhance its long‑term environmental stewardship.
Where: Town of Coventry is located in Rhode Island. Town of Greenwich is a neighbouring town.
The Town of Coventry in Rhode Island has advanced its capabilities for renewable energy generation and enhanced its long‑term environmental stewardship through completion of the Coventry Landfill Solar project.
It collaborated with energy infrastructure solutions provider Ameresco and North American decarbonisation-as-a-service provider Luminace.
Solar array
The Town of Coventry’s landfill solar project features a 5.740Mw solar array estimated to generate approximately 7.7 million kWh annually, enough to power more than 1,100 homes.
The project is expected to eliminate 3,760 tons of carbon dioxide each year. Developed on a capped landfill with limited redevelopment alternatives and designated under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the project demonstrates how underutilised land can be transformed into productive clean‑energy infrastructure.
“This project not only represents a significant step towards our sustainability goals but also brings considerable economic benefits to our community”
In addition to delivering clean energy, the project provides significant economic benefits to the Town of Coventry. The landfill solar array is expected to generate lease revenue, taxes, and reimbursement for the landfill cap maintenance policy. Over the initial lease period, the economic benefit to the town is estimated to be approximately $4.4m. By repurposing previously unproductive land for renewable energy production, the town establishes a reliable revenue stream while contributing to local job creation and economic activity.
“We are thrilled to see the completion of the Coventry Landfill Solar project,” said Andrew Nota, town manager, of the neighbouring Rhode Island Town of East Greenwich. “This project not only represents a significant step towards our sustainability goals but also brings considerable economic benefits to our community. We are proud of the work Ameresco has done to make this vision a reality and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our town.”
Jonathan Mancini, senior vice president, solar and BESS project development at Ameresco, said: “Developing the Coventry Landfill Solar project showcases the potential of repurposing land for renewable energy and transforming landfills into sustainable, productive sites to that enhance energy security and resiliency for communities across the country.”
As the owner of the Coventry Landfill Solar Project, Luminace is further expanding its Rhode Island solar footprint in a way that delivers meaningful local benefits while continuing to support sustainable energy development across the New England markets.
“Our growing relationship and associated portfolio with the Ameresco team enables residents and businesses access to clean, renewable solar energy, while also increasing our solar asset operating base in the New England market,” said Robert Rabe, chief development officer of Luminace. “We have been active in New England for nearly 20 years. This market has been core to our initial growth and remains an important part of our future growth trajectory.
“This most recent collaboration with Ameresco further enhances the value of our strategic channel partnership network across our key US markets.”
“It is fantastic that St George’s has gone solar to provide roughly 85 per cent of the school’s electricity,” said Dana Schmaltz, chair of the St George’s School Board of Trustee. “At a time of global warming and increasing electricity prices, this project dramatically reduces our carbon footprint while lowering our costs. It’s a true win-win for the school, our community, and our planet.”
With construction now complete, the Coventry Landfill Solar project stands as a powerful example of how communities can transform underutilised land into a clean, reliable source of renewable energy.
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