The move comes after SITA UK decided to search for a firm to explore the feasibility of solar energy generation from its sealed sites.
The deal requires BSR to undertake an assessment of SITA UK’s landfill estate and select several sites for solar farm development.
BSR will then pursue planning applications with the relevant local authorities.
SITA UK said it will remain responsible for the aftercare of the landfill operations.
BSR said its previous experience of building on landfill sites played a major role in SITA UK’s selection.
The move will allow SITA UK to add another form of renewable energy generation to landfills apart from methane gas extraction.
Commenting on the agreement, SITA UK landfill general manager Geraint Rees said: "Following the tendering process, we’re very pleased to be able to announce that BSR have been selected to pursue these exciting projects, which will help us to extract the maximum energy value from our capped landfill estate.
"This renewable energy technology will complement the existing energy plants operated on a number of our landfill sites, which contribute a significant amount of sustainable energy to the National Grid by capturing landfill gases."
BSR business development director Giles Frampton said: "We look forward to working closely with SITA UK over the coming months and ensuring that jointly we help to mitigate the looming energy crisis that is currently facing the UK."
Image: British Solar Renewables will transform several of Sita UK’s landfill sites into solar power plants. Photo: Courtesy of graur codrin/FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
