The Eagles Solar Project consists of two co-located 5 MW landfill community solar systems in Bayville, New Jersey.

This is the first ever project to simultaneously close a landfill and build a solar system atop the landfill. This project faced two primary challenges. First, the landfill had an approved closure plan that was believed to still be viable when the project was awarded to CS Energy. However, it was later discovered to no longer be valid due to a change in the Pinelands National Reserve’s standards. This resulted in a significant redesign of the landfill closure plan in order to complete the project.

Secondly, due to the site’s proximity to the ocean and thereby higher wind loads on the solar system, CS Energy had to design and install unusually large ballast blocks to support the modules and enable the highest system performance while still protecting the landfill cap.

Despite the significant technical and regulatory complexities of this landfill solar project compared to most other large-scale solar projects, it was completed on schedule and under budget, with no recordable safety incidents.

Beyond setting a new record within the industry through innovative project development, design and construction, this landfill community solar project provides more affordable, clean energy to nearly 2,000 homes, over half of which will be low-to-moderate income (LMI) households. In total, the project will save participants roughly $6.4 million over the 20-year life of the project. Part of New Jersey's Community Solar Energy Pilot Program, this project also significantly contributes to New Jersey’s state goal of 100% clean energy by 2035.