Landfill-Turned-Power Plant: Baltimore County cuts costs, boosts green energy with Parkton solar array

TotalEnergies completes 7-MW solar project on closed Maryland landfill

TotalEnergies announced it completed a 7-MW solar project on a closed landfill in Maryland. The Parkton Landfill now hosts a solar array that will generate about 11% of Baltimore County government’s annual electricity consumption. “This project shows how Baltimore County can turn yesterday’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities,” said County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. “We are cutting… The post TotalEnergies completes 7-MW solar project on c…

Landfill-Turned-Power Plant: Baltimore County cuts costs, boosts green energy with Parkton solar array

PARKTON, MD—Baltimore County has officially celebrated the completion of its first major ground-mounted solar project, transforming the 213-acre closed Parkton Landfill into a clean energy production site. The initiative marks a significant step in the County government’s sustainability plan, promising to slash long-term electricity costs and reduce carbon emissions. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier highlighted the dual benefits of the project.…