Lexington, KY’s Closed Landfill Could Become Cutting Edge Solar Facility

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): A proposal has been sent to city leaders to turn the closed Haley Pike Landfill in Lexington into a solar project, generating revenue for Lexington while moving toward long-term sustainability goals.

Edelen Renewables sent an unsolicited proposal to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) to repurpose the 400-acre “brownfield” waste management area into a facility that could produce “an estimated 100,000 megawatt hours in its first year.”

City leaders said the closed landfill’s proximity to downtown made it a prime candidate for solar installation, with “key transmission infrastructure” nearby. “This is a bold opportunity to repurpose forgotten land in a way that creates jobs, advances sustainability, and protects the farmland that defines Lexington’s identity,” said Adam Edelen, founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables. “By transforming a closed landfill into a clean energy powerhouse, Lexington can become a model for cities across the country. This project checks every box: economic development, environmental stewardship, and energy independence.”

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