Solar Project Officially Completed At Former Landfill In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, CT — A former landfill in Middletown is now officially a solar farm.

A Tuesday ceremony marked the completion of the solar energy project at at 180 Johnson St.

Developed by West Hartford-based Verogy, the 809 kW DC solar energy system will generate more than 1 million kWh of clean energy annually, enough to power an estimated 105 homes per year. Verogy officials said.

"Where some see an unused space, we see potential," Verogy CEO Will Herchel said. "Our work with the City of Middletown has turned this former landfill into a productive asset that generates clean energy, reduces carbon emissions, and demonstrates the power of innovative thinking in sustainability. We are proud to help Middletown lead the way in transforming underutilized land into a resource that supports local economies and strengthens the city’s commitment to sustainability."

The project is located on a 2.5-acre capped landfill and is designed to offset an estimated 712 metric tons of carbon emissions — equivalent to the greenhouse gases from 88,000 gallons of gasoline, Verogy officials said.

The initiative "aligns with Middletown’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts, while simultaneously producing clean, renewable energy and saving taxpayer dollars," local officials said.

Middletown Mayor Ben Florsheim expressed enthusiasm for the project.

"This solar installation marks an important step in our ongoing commitment to the environment and our residents," he said. "We know our community values sustainability, and this project exemplifies how we can meet those priorities in practical ways. Not only are we reducing our carbon footprint, but we’re also lowering energy costs—creating a cleaner, greener, and more economically sustainable future for Middletown."

State and local leaders gathered at the site to "celebrate the achievement and Middletown's ongoing contributions to Connecticut’s clean energy landscape."

Verogy is a West Hartford-based solar developer focused on developing, constructing, and owning commercial, industrial and small utility-scale projects.