Forbes Street Solar Program Moves Forward

The first phase of the Forbes Street Solar Project has lift off.

Within the next six to nine months, energy will be sold to National Grid from reaping energy from solar panels installed at the former landfill, according to Jeanne Boyle, the city's planning director.

East Providence and the CME group were awarded a bid to build a three meg site at the former landfill, according to reports presented at and radio show ReNewable Now.

"This is a competitive process...This is great news," said Boyle during a previous city council meeting. 

The city's website has more information on the history of the project.