The course material examines the current complications of placing solar systems on closed landfills while also providing applications for landfill and contaminated land development. The course describes the advantages of installing solar power installations on landfills. This course material is based on Solar Power Installations on Closed Landfills: Technical and Regulatory Considerations.

At the conclusion of this course, the learner will have a better understanding of solar power installation on landfills as well as an understanding of the following topics:

• Different solar technologies 
• Solar system weight considerations
• Wind loading and snow loading calculations
• Engineering complications while installing solar power systems
• State regulations, land use ordinances, and liability