Cincinnati Launches $24 Million Solar Project at Former Landfill
Cincinnati has initiated a $24 million solar project at the Center Hill Landfill, set to produce 10 megawatts of renewable energy. This development is expected to generate approximately 18.2 million kilowatt-hours annually, reducing emissions by 16,000 metric tons and stabilizing municipal energy costs.

Cincinnati's Center Hill Solar Array project, costing $24 million, aims to develop 10 megawatts of solar energy on a former landfill, operational by 2027. The project will yield about 18.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year, sufficient to power 1,700 homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 16,000 metric tons annually.
UPower Energy from Austin, Texas, will oversee the project, which will utilize the federal Investment Tax Credit to mitigate costs. The initiative supports Cincinnati's Green Cincinnati Plan, targeting a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. Construction will incorporate low-impact systems and employ local contractors, enhancing the city’s clean energy workforce.




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