What happened to the Parkton Landfill in Baltimore County?

The Parkton Landfill, once a site for waste, has been transformed into a 213-acre solar farm that is now generating 8.2 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy in its first year of operation.

What did Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier say about the solar farm project?

Klausmeier called the project a "smart investment for the future" that is "cutting costs for taxpayers and making investments that benefit our communities for decades."

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Landfill Transformed into Renewable Energy Powerhouse in Baltimore County

Q: How much of Baltimore County's government electricity needs does the new solar farm cover?

The solar farm is providing around 11% of the county government's annual electricity use, the equivalent of powering more than 1,000 homes.

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Summary

Former landfill in Baltimore County, Maryland converted into 213-acre solar farm
Generating 8.2 million kilowatt-hours of power in first year, enough for 11% of county government's annual electricity
Project described as "smart investment for the future" by county executive

Landfill Transformed into Renewable Energy Powerhouse in Baltimore County

As of November 15th, 2025, a former landfill in Baltimore County, Maryland has undergone an impressive transformation. The Parkton Landfill, once home to piles of waste, is now filled with something far more valuable: a sprawling 213-acre solar farm.

In its first year of operation, the new solar facility is generating an impressive 8.2 million kilowatt-hours of clean, renewable energy. This is enough to provide around 11% of the county government's annual electricity use, the equivalent of powering more than 1,000 homes.