Honeybrook, PA

MSE Berm Solar System Design

ARM Energy Solutions (ARM) was awarded a contract by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) to prepare a permit-level design for a solar installation for the outer face of a Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Berm as part of the Area E Landfill Expansion.  This proprietary concept involving the installation of rigid solar modules mounted to the exterior face of an MSE Berm is the first of its kind. ARM has completed the following project tasks:

• Preliminary solar array layout and orientation optimization
• Solar panel evaluation and selection
• Anchoring system design
• Structural analysis and calculations
• Shading analysis
• Energy production estimate
• GHG reduction estimate and environmental equivalency benefits
• Grid interconnection and wiring evaluation
• Preliminary design drawing preparation

The proposed system will have a rated capacity of approximately 866 kilowatts and is projected to generate over a million kilowatt-hours per year. This project was completed on time and on budget. CCSWA is currently seeking funding to complete the installation of the project.