10MW Solar Array Planned For Londonderry Superfund Site

LONDONDERRY, NH - More than five years after federal health officials said that the former Londonderry town landfill posed no immediate danger to residents, a new developer is looking to reuse the capped Superfund site.

Last week, developer Granite Apollo announced plans it signed a lease agreement with the Town of Londonderry to develop up to 10 Megawatts AC solar energy at the Auburn Road landfill Superfund site.

According to a Granite Appollo release, the project would be able to provide enough clean energy to run approximately 2,500 homes.

Londonderry Town Manager Kevin Smith said the project represented a great opportunity for the town.

"We are very happy to be working with Granite Apollo on what will be one of New Hampshire's largest solar array projects to date," he said in a statement. "Over the last few years, Londonderry has been a leading municipality in promoting clean and efficient energy initiatives, with this latest solar project being another example of our commitment to New Hampshire's clean tech future."

The Auburn Road Landfill was used as the town dump in the 1960's, closed in 1980 and was declared a Superfund site in 1987.

Courtesy Photo / Water Resources of New Hampshire and Vermont - USGS