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Proposal Sent to Lexington City Leaders to Turn Closed Landfill into a Solar Project


SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): An unsolicited proposal to turn the closed Haley Pike Landfill in Lexington into a huge solar project has been submitted to city leaders for approval. It was sent by Lexington-headquartered Edelen Renewables to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG). The proposal is to repurpose the 400-acre site into a facility capable of producing nearly 100,000 megawatt hours in its first year of operation.

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According to city leaders, the close proximity of the closed landfill site to downtown made it an ideal choice for the solar installation site. Additionally, the nearby area possess key transmission infrastructure, thus making the project more viable.

Adam Edelen, founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables noted that the move would repurpose the forgotten land, by creating jobs and by promoting sustainable development in the region. The successful transition of the closed landfill into a clean energy powerhouse will help Lexington to become a model for other cities, he added.

The project is yet to receive the approval of LFUGC. Further to obtaining government permits and other regulatory clearances, Edelen Renewables will commence permitting and engineering over the next eighteen months. The completion of the project is expected by the fourth fiscal quarter of 2027.

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