After taking control of the Tessman Road Landfill in San Antonio, Texas, Republic combined flexible solar cell technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity onto a solar cap covering closed portion of the landfill along with a pre-existing gas-to-energy system to transform it into an energy park.
By partnering with Carlisle, Republic's executive vice president Brian Bales hoped that the energy production company - which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlisle Construction Material - would be able to find ways to properly market and adapt the technology.
According to Geoff Slevin, Carlisle Energy's general manager, that is exactly what they intend to do.
"These membranes have proven their performance, durability and longevity and are ideal for use in capping landfill," Slevin said. "By combining Carlisle's superior membrane products with flexible solar laminates, the SpectroPowerCap product is a cost-effective way to deploy renewable energy and cap a landfill with a single product. Carlisle is excited to work with Republic to ensure that landfills are fully utilized for optimum energy production."
Additionally, Republic already has plans to create a similar solar cap for the Hickory Ridge landfill in Conley, Georgia.
