The Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA) has built the first landfill-based solar energy-generating facility in Connecticut atop the capped Hartford Landfill. On Thursday, September 4, 2014, MIRA celebrated the grand opening of this facility, which will generate up to one megawatt of electricity, enough to power about 1,000 homes when operating at full capacity.

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Press Release

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Background Info

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Images of Solar Array

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Images of Grand Opening

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Video of the Grand Opening

Click here for link to CT-N the State of Connecticut Legislative website for video coverage of the grand opening celebration on September 4, 2014.

Video of installation

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Media Contact Information

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