Ameresco, Luminace announce completion of Rhode Island landfill solar project

Framingham, Massachusetts-based Ameresco Inc. and Luminace, a decarbonization service provider headquartered in New York, have announced the completion of the Coventry, Rhode Island, landfill solar project.

According to both companies, the Coventry landfill is capped, with limited redevelopment alternatives and designated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, presenting an opportunity to demonstrate how underutilized land can be transformed into clean‑energy infrastructure.

The solar project features a 5.74-megawatt solar array estimated to generate approximately 7.7 million kilowatt-hours annually—enough to power more than 1,100 homes. The project is expected to eliminate approximately 3,760 tons of carbon dioxide each year.

“The Coventry landfill solar project is a testament to our commitment to innovative renewable energy solutions,” says Jonathan Mancini, senior vice president, solar and battery energy storage systems project development at Ameresco. “Developing the Coventry landfill solar project showcases the potential of repurposing land for renewable energy and transforming landfills into sustainable, productive sites to that enhance energy security and resiliency for communities across the country.”

In addition to delivering clean energy, the landfill solar array is expected to generate lease revenue, taxes and reimbursement for the landfill cap maintenance policy. Over the initial lease period, the economic benefit to the town of Coventry is estimated to be approximately $4.4 million.

“We are thrilled to see the completion of the Coventry landfill solar project,” Andrew E. Nota, town manager for the town of East Greenwich, says. “This project not only represents a significant step toward our sustainability goals but also brings considerable economic benefits to our community. We are proud of the work Ameresco has done to make this vision a reality and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our town.”

As the owner of the project, Luminace says further expanding its Rhode Island solar footprint will enable the company to continue supporting sustainable energy development across New England markets.

“Our growing relationship and associated portfolio with the Ameresco team enables residents and businesses access to clean, renewable solar energy, while also increasing our solar asset operating base in the New England market. We have been active in New England for nearly 20 years. This market has been core to our initial growth and remains an important part of our future growth trajectory,” Robert Rabe, chief development officer of Luminace, says. “This most recent collaboration with Ameresco further enhances the value of our strategic channel partnership network across our key U.S. markets.”