ARM Group develops a new and improved solar MSE berm design

Jessica Ickes • June 1, 2022

Chester County Solid Waste Authority looks to expand their facility but want to generate revenue and clean energy from underutilized space

How is the Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) planning to generate revenue and clean energy from the underutilized face of their mechanically stabilized earth berm (MSE) berm?  By using ARM Group’s new and improved solar berm design for their new expansion area. 


Developed on behalf of CCSWA, this patented new design resulted in an estimated 50% cost reduction and allows the solar array to be installed after the MSE berm is constructed thereby streamlining the installation and allowing for greater schedule flexibility.  With utility electricity prices skyrocketing, there has never been a better time to take control of your electricity costs with solar generation


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