Edison,
NJ, May 22, 2018 - Conti Solar, a national solar engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC), O&M and energy storage development company, has begun construction on the largest landfill solar
project in Ohio. Located in Cuyahoga County, the 4 MW project is owned and
operated by IGS Solar, a commercial and residential solar provider and an affiliate
company of IGS Energy, one of the largest independent retail energy suppliers
in the country. The solar project was developed by Enerlogics and McDonald
Hopkins, and when complete, will provide over 5,000,000 kilowatt hours of clean
solar electricity to county-owned facilities annually.
Solar
projects built on landfills can be particularly complex, but Conti Solar has successfully
installed more than 133 MW of landfill solar projects across the country. Their
deep experience and knowledge with the processes and risks of landfill
projects, along with their competitive buying power and superior execution
capabilities establishes Conti Solar as a national leader in the segment.
The
Cuyahoga solar project is the first of its kind in Ohio. Covering 17 acres of
previously unproductive land, Conti Solar will manage the construction of the
solar array that will sit atop a closed-and-capped landfill and transform an
area of waste into a sustainable solar power generation plant. The project will
be a cornerstone of Cuyahoga County’s sustainable practices. Via a power purchase
agreement (PPA), Cuyahoga County will acquire 100 percent of the project’s energy
through Cleveland Public Power. Benefits of this unique project include
significantly reduced energy costs for the county, additional tax revenue, and
an estimated 100 local jobs.
“It
was essential that we partnered with a firm that has a proven track record in
developing solar projects on top of sensitive landfill sites,” said Patrick
Smith, vice president of IGS Solar. “It’s a unique niche, but Conti Solar’s
vast experience, impeccable standards, and understanding of IGS Solar’s vision
for the community has made Conti Solar the ideal partner for this project.”
“IGS
Solar is helping Cuyahoga County reduce energy costs for the next 20 years.
They have been a reliable energy partner supporting the efficient and cost-effective
addition of clean renewable energy for the county’s benefit, both
environmentally and financially, said Matthew Skidmore, CEO of Conti Solar. “We
hope to continue working with IGS Solar on projects like this in Ohio and other
Midwestern states.”
The
project will be complete during the summer of 2018. To learn more about Conti
Solar’s other completed landfill solar projects, visit www.contisolar.com/projects/type/landfill-arrays.
About Conti Solar
Conti Solar is a national EPC, O&M, and energy storage development
company. Our attention to detail, flawless execution and collaborative culture
has enabled us to successfully develop and install over 500 MW of solar
projects since our early initiatives in 2008. We leverage established
partnerships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers and
landowners to streamline project development, design, construction and
operations, driving down project costs and creating value across all project
stakeholders. A member of The Conti Group, Conti Solar is well positioned with
a diversified network of industry experts and the financial wherewithal to be a
trusted, long-term partner. Learn more at www.contisolar.com.
About IGS Solar
IGS Solar, a turn-key commercial and
residential solar provider with significant solar assets under development,
provides businesses, homes, and communities with an opportunity to participate
in creating a sustainable energy future with no upfront investment. As an
affiliate of IGS Energy, IGS Solar is dedicated to delivering innovative solar
energy solutions. For more information, contact Patrick Smith, Vice President,
at 614-448-7655 (Patrick.Smith@igs.com) or visit IGSsolarpower.com. Connect with IGS Solar
at linkedin.com/company/igs-solar.
