top of page
Learn How Solar POWERS Illinois
The Illinois solar energy industry is supercharged, and now is the time to join the solar movement. Browse the links below to explore the latest insights, studies, reports, and news to brighten your understanding of the Illinois solar landscape.
Search
Energy Storage Gives This Illinois Homeowner a Backup During Power Outages
An Illinois homeowner shares how home battery storage keeps power on during outages—and how CRGA will expand affordable energy storage statewide.
Feb 263 min read
Solar On Williamsville Library Will Save Taxpayers $100K
In Illinois, the Williamsville Public Library and Museum is using solar energy to cut electricity bills by 70%, saving taxpayers up to $100,000. Incentives and discounts like Illinois Shines helped make the solar panels more affordable.
Feb 33 min read
Project Highlights Submission Form
Submit to be part of our Project Highlights series here!
Jan 211 min read
Expanding McLean County Solar Access in Disadvantaged Communities
McLean IL Solar I serves 100% low- to moderate-income customers and is pollinator-friendly.
May 30, 20252 min read
Illinois Carport Showcases Unique Usage for Commercial Solar
While many companies may assume rooftops are the only place for solar, Windfree showed Turano that carports are an equally great solution, especially when roof space is limited or when a large parking lot exists.
Apr 21, 20252 min read
How Solar is Creating a Lifelong Impact on Rockford Youth
With solar energy now supporting their operations, CCS can redirect funds previously allocated for utilities into serving more youth.
Mar 26, 20252 min read
Galesburg Gets Illinois’ First Community-Driven Community Solar Project
The Blue Grama Solar project is making history as the Illinois' first-ever energized Community-Driven Community Solar project!
Feb 27, 20252 min read
Bringing Community Solar to Livingston County Residents
AES is bringing to life the Vermilion I solar project, which has been in development since 2017.
Jan 21, 20252 min read
Mooseheart Child City & School Progressing Swiftly in Clean Energy
Now, four years after being energized, Mooseheart has exceeded their annual returns on the project. They are looking forward to the future!
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Magid Glove & Safety’s Rooftop Solar Installation Among Largest in Midwest
After completion, Magid Glove & Safety’s rooftop solar array was the largest in the Midwest.
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Heartland Community College Installs Solar to Work Toward a Net-Zero Campus
Heartland Community College has taken major steps toward a net-zero energy campus.
Oct 10, 20242 min read
New Rockford Solar Project Generates Local Jobs and Helps Lower Utility Costs for the Community
Rock Cut Solar, a new community solar project in Rockford, recently broke ground and is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
Oct 3, 20242 min read
The Green Journey Across America Pedals into Chicago
The Green Journey pedaled into Chicago as a part of a cross-country, solar-powered bike trip.
Sep 10, 20242 min read
Oak Park Rec Center Brings Solar Energy Democracy to the Community
The Oak Park Community Recreation Center's 650 solar panels show how even large buildings can achieve Net Zero emissions.
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Senator Stadelman Learns How Community Solar is Benefiting Rockford
Senator Steve Stadelman touring Rockford Solar. Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman recently visited Rockford to tour a solar installation...
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Collins Aerospace Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Solar Farm in Rockford
Collins Aerospace breaking ground the 2.6 MW solar farm in Rockford, Illinois. On Friday, April 26, RTX’s Collins Aerospace broke ground...
May 8, 20242 min read
Community Solar Helps Dixon Park District Move Toward a 100% Clean Energy Future
Meadows Park – a host of hiking trails, soccer fields, and riverfront in Dixon, about an hour southwest of Rockford – will soon be home...
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Olympic Village Apartments Guide Illinois Toward a Solar Future
Illinois Solar for All-funded project installs 257 KW of solar at a Chicago Heights apartment complex.
Apr 4, 20241 min read
SunVest Solar Celebrates the Activation of Two CEJA-Enabled Solar Projects
In a pivotal moment for solar energy in Illinois, SunVest Solar announced the activation of twin community solar projects in DeKalb....
Nov 30, 20231 min read
bottom of page